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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.19, 4,376.11 and 2,593.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.19, 4,376.11 and 2,593.95 is: 3,885.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.19 : 4,376.11 = 2,593.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.19/4,376.11 = 2,593.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.19x = 4,376.11 × 2,593.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.19x = 11,351,410.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,351,410.53/2,921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,885.89

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