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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.84, 4,385.88 and 2,611.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.84, 4,385.88 and 2,611.76 is: 3,920.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.84 : 4,385.88 = 2,611.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.84/4,385.88 = 2,611.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.84x = 4,385.88 × 2,611.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.84x = 11,454,865.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,454,865.95/2,921.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,920.43

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