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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.38, 4,378.23 and 1,189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.38, 4,378.23 and 1,189.06 is: 1,782.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.38 : 4,378.23 = 1,189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.38/4,378.23 = 1,189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.38x = 4,378.23 × 1,189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.38x = 5,205,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,205,978.16/2,921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,782.03

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