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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.88, 4,377.88 and 2,054.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.88, 4,377.88 and 2,054.64 is: 3,078.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.88 : 4,377.88 = 2,054.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.88/4,377.88 = 2,054.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.88x = 4,377.88 × 2,054.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.88x = 8,994,967.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,994,967.36/2,921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.49

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