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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.87, 4,361.99 and 2,819.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.87, 4,361.99 and 2,819.34 is: 4,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.87 : 4,361.99 = 2,819.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.87/4,361.99 = 2,819.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.87x = 4,361.99 × 2,819.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.87x = 12,297,918.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,297,918.79/2,921.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.92

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