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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.22, 4,379.36 and 1,071.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.22, 4,379.36 and 1,071.27 is: 1,606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.22 : 4,379.36 = 1,071.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.22/4,379.36 = 1,071.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.22x = 4,379.36 × 1,071.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.22x = 4,691,471.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,471.63/2,921.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.00

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