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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.27, 4,031.57 and 2,124.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.27, 4,031.57 and 2,124.83 is: 2,932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.27 : 4,031.57 = 2,124.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.27/4,031.57 = 2,124.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.27x = 4,031.57 × 2,124.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.27x = 8,566,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566,416.27/2,921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.43

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