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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.91, 4,382.79 and 730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.91, 4,382.79 and 730.59 is: 1,095.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.91 : 4,382.79 = 730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.91/4,382.79 = 730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.91x = 4,382.79 × 730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.91x = 3,202,022.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,202,022.55/2,921.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.87

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