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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.39, 4,099.55 and 1,909.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.39, 4,099.55 and 1,909.28 is: 2,632.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.39 : 4,099.55 = 1,909.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.39/4,099.55 = 1,909.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.39x = 4,099.55 × 1,909.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.39x = 7,827,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,168.33/2,973.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.41

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