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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,413.21, 4,709.95 and 1,921.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,413.21, 4,709.95 and 1,921.38 is: 2,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,413.21 : 4,709.95 = 1,921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,413.21/4,709.95 = 1,921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,413.21x = 4,709.95 × 1,921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,413.21x = 9,049,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049,603.73/3,413.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.35

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