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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.96, 4,382.32 and 841.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.96, 4,382.32 and 841.58 is: 1,262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.96 : 4,382.32 = 841.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.96/4,382.32 = 841.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.96x = 4,382.32 × 841.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.96x = 3,688,057.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,057.15/2,921.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.19

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