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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.54, 4,380.15 and 1,071.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.54, 4,380.15 and 1,071.68 is: 1,606.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.54 : 4,380.15 = 1,071.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.54/4,380.15 = 1,071.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.54x = 4,380.15 × 1,071.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.54x = 4,694,119.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,694,119.15/2,921.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.73

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