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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.19, 4,378.38 and 1,070.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.19, 4,378.38 and 1,070.91 is: 1,605.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.19 : 4,378.38 = 1,070.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.19/4,378.38 = 1,070.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.19x = 4,378.38 × 1,070.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.19x = 4,688,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,688,850.93/2,921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.12

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