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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.64, 4,034.48 and 2,717.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.64, 4,034.48 and 2,717.52 is: 3,752.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.64 : 4,034.48 = 2,717.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.64/4,034.48 = 2,717.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.64x = 4,034.48 × 2,717.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.64x = 10,963,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,963,780.09/2,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.61

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