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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.82, 4,382.70 and 1,118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.82, 4,382.70 and 1,118.91 is: 1,678.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.82 : 4,382.70 = 1,118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.82/4,382.70 = 1,118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.82x = 4,382.70 × 1,118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.82x = 4,903,846.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,903,846.86/2,921.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.35

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