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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.77, 4,026.25 and 2,080.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.77, 4,026.25 and 2,080.99 is: 2,867.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.77 : 4,026.25 = 2,080.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.77/4,026.25 = 2,080.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.77x = 4,026.25 × 2,080.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.77x = 8,378,570.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,378,570.72/2,921.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.64

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