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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.19, 4,382.40 and 946.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.19, 4,382.40 and 946.98 is: 1,420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.19 : 4,382.40 = 946.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.19/4,382.40 = 946.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.19x = 4,382.40 × 946.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.19x = 4,150,045.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150,045.15/2,921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.67

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