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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.80, 4,031.90 and 1,595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.80, 4,031.90 and 1,595.23 is: 2,201.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.80 : 4,031.90 = 1,595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.80/4,031.90 = 1,595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.80x = 4,031.90 × 1,595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.80x = 6,431,807.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,807.84/2,921.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,201.32

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