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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.55, 4,380.82 and 1,072.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.55, 4,380.82 and 1,072.18 is: 1,607.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.55 : 4,380.82 = 1,072.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.55/4,380.82 = 1,072.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.55x = 4,380.82 × 1,072.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.55x = 4,697,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,697,027.59/2,921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,607.72

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