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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,969.91, 4,436.82 and 1,921.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,969.91, 4,436.82 and 1,921.37 is: 2,870.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,969.91 : 4,436.82 = 1,921.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,969.91/4,436.82 = 1,921.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,969.91x = 4,436.82 × 1,921.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,969.91x = 8,524,750.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,524,750.66/2,969.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,870.37

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