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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.27, 4,380.89 and 2,097.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.27, 4,380.89 and 2,097.09 is: 3,144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.27 : 4,380.89 = 2,097.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.27/4,380.89 = 2,097.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.27x = 4,380.89 × 2,097.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.27x = 9,187,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187,110.12/2,921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.91

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