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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.76, 4,382.64 and 1,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.76, 4,382.64 and 1,459.44 is: 2,189.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.76 : 4,382.64 = 1,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.76/4,382.64 = 1,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.76x = 4,382.64 × 1,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.76x = 6,396,200.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,396,200.12/2,921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.16

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