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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.85, 4,382.78 and 1,072.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.85, 4,382.78 and 1,072.98 is: 1,609.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.85 : 4,382.78 = 1,072.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.85/4,382.78 = 1,072.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.85x = 4,382.78 × 1,072.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.85x = 4,702,629.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,702,629.92/2,921.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,609.47

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