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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.64, 4,399.59 and 2,105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.64, 4,399.59 and 2,105.57 is: 3,170.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.64 : 4,399.59 = 2,105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.64/4,399.59 = 2,105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.64x = 4,399.59 × 2,105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.64x = 9,263,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,263,622.72/2,921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.69

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