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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.64, 4,031.68 and 1,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.64, 4,031.68 and 1,595.28 is: 2,201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.64 : 4,031.68 = 1,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.64/4,031.68 = 1,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.64x = 4,031.68 × 1,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.64x = 6,431,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,658.47/2,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.39

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