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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.47, 4,031.67 and 1,595.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.47, 4,031.67 and 1,595.19 is: 2,201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.47 : 4,031.67 = 1,595.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.47/4,031.67 = 1,595.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.47x = 4,031.67 × 1,595.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.47x = 6,431,300.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,300.77/2,921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.39

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