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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.99, 4,362.16 and 2,819.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.99, 4,362.16 and 2,819.47 is: 4,209.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.99 : 4,362.16 = 2,819.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.99/4,362.16 = 2,819.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.99x = 4,362.16 × 2,819.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.99x = 12,298,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,298,979.26/2,921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,209.11

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