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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.49, 4,383.41 and 1,072.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.49, 4,383.41 and 1,072.76 is: 1,609.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.49 : 4,383.41 = 1,072.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.49/4,383.41 = 1,072.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.49x = 4,383.41 × 1,072.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.49x = 4,702,319.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,319.63/2,921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.56

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