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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.14, 4,024.26 and 2,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.14, 4,024.26 and 2,035.36 is: 2,803.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.14 : 4,024.26 = 2,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.14/4,024.26 = 2,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.14x = 4,024.26 × 2,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.14x = 8,190,817.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,190,817.83/2,921.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.98

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