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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,253.91, 4,491.22 and 2,921.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,253.91, 4,491.22 and 2,921.76 is: 4,032.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,253.91 : 4,491.22 = 2,921.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,253.91/4,491.22 = 2,921.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,253.91x = 4,491.22 × 2,921.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,253.91x = 13,122,259.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,122,259.64/3,253.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,032.76

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