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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.76, 4,382.37 and 1,190.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.76, 4,382.37 and 1,190.25 is: 1,785.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.76 : 4,382.37 = 1,190.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.76/4,382.37 = 1,190.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.76x = 4,382.37 × 1,190.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.76x = 5,216,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,216,115.89/2,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,785.27

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