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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,661.47, 2,490.86 and 921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,661.47, 2,490.86 and 921.06 is: 1,380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,661.47 : 2,490.86 = 921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,661.47/2,490.86 = 921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,661.47x = 2,490.86 × 921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,661.47x = 2,294,233.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,294,233.81/1,661.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.85

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