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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.22, 4,030.47 and 1,977.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.22, 4,030.47 and 1,977.48 is: 2,728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.22 : 4,030.47 = 1,977.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.22/4,030.47 = 1,977.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.22x = 4,030.47 × 1,977.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.22x = 7,970,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,970,173.82/2,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.37

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