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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.40, 4,382.08 and 730.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.40, 4,382.08 and 730.12 is: 1,095.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.40 : 4,382.08 = 730.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.40/4,382.08 = 730.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.40x = 4,382.08 × 730.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.40x = 3,199,444.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,199,444.25/2,921.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.18

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