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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.95, 4,383.69 and 1,278.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.95, 4,383.69 and 1,278.82 is: 1,918.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.95 : 4,383.69 = 1,278.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.95/4,383.69 = 1,278.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.95x = 4,383.69 × 1,278.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.95x = 5,605,950.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,950.45/2,921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,918.56

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