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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.63, 4,031.82 and 1,595.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.63, 4,031.82 and 1,595.33 is: 2,201.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.63 : 4,031.82 = 1,595.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.63/4,031.82 = 1,595.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.63x = 4,031.82 × 1,595.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.63x = 6,432,063.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,063.24/2,921.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.54

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