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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.10, 4,022.34 and 2,498.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.10, 4,022.34 and 2,498.28 is: 3,440.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.10 : 4,022.34 = 2,498.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.10/4,022.34 = 2,498.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.10x = 4,022.34 × 2,498.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.10x = 10,048,931.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,048,931.58/2,921.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.12

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