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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.66, 4,378.83 and 2,302.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.66, 4,378.83 and 2,302.91 is: 3,451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.66 : 4,378.83 = 2,302.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.66/4,378.83 = 2,302.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.66x = 4,378.83 × 2,302.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.66x = 10,084,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084,029.50/2,921.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,451.48

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