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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.07, 4,381.78 and 729.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.07, 4,381.78 and 729.82 is: 1,094.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.07 : 4,381.78 = 729.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.07/4,381.78 = 729.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.07x = 4,381.78 × 729.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.07x = 3,197,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,897.90/2,921.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.77

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