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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.49, 4,372.16 and 2,681.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.49, 4,372.16 and 2,681.73 is: 4,013.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.49 : 4,372.16 = 2,681.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.49/4,372.16 = 2,681.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.49x = 4,372.16 × 2,681.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.49x = 11,724,939.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,724,939.23/2,921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.34

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