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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.73, 4,031.93 and 1,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.73, 4,031.93 and 1,595.44 is: 2,201.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.73 : 4,031.93 = 1,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.73/4,031.93 = 1,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.73x = 4,031.93 × 1,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.73x = 6,432,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,432,694.42/2,921.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.68

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