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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.63, 4,031.83 and 1,595.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.63, 4,031.83 and 1,595.34 is: 2,201.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.63 : 4,031.83 = 1,595.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.63/4,031.83 = 1,595.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.63x = 4,031.83 × 1,595.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.63x = 6,432,139.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,139.67/2,921.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.56

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