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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.67, 4,382.08 and 1,189.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.67, 4,382.08 and 1,189.89 is: 1,784.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.67 : 4,382.08 = 1,189.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.67/4,382.08 = 1,189.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.67x = 4,382.08 × 1,189.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.67x = 5,214,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214,187.22/2,921.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,784.66

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