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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.81, 4,386.15 and 2,305.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.81, 4,386.15 and 2,305.94 is: 3,461.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.81 : 4,386.15 = 2,305.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.81/4,386.15 = 2,305.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.81x = 4,386.15 × 2,305.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.81x = 10,114,176.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114,176.80/2,921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,461.62

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