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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,988.41, 4,121.39 and 2,091.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,988.41, 4,121.39 and 2,091.69 is: 2,884.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,988.41 : 4,121.39 = 2,091.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,988.41/4,121.39 = 2,091.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,988.41x = 4,121.39 × 2,091.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,988.41x = 8,620,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,620,659.79/2,988.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.70

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