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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,960.83, 4,415.50 and 2,921.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,960.83, 4,415.50 and 2,921.10 is: 4,356.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,960.83 : 4,415.50 = 2,921.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,960.83/4,415.50 = 2,921.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,960.83x = 4,415.50 × 2,921.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,960.83x = 12,898,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898,117.05/2,960.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.26

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