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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.67, 4,031.40 and 2,773.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.67, 4,031.40 and 2,773.92 is: 3,827.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.67 : 4,031.40 = 2,773.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.67/4,031.40 = 2,773.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.67x = 4,031.40 × 2,773.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.67x = 11,182,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,182,781.09/2,921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.53

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