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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.51, 2,301.04 and 921.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.51, 2,301.04 and 921.46 is: 1,271.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.51 : 2,301.04 = 921.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.51/2,301.04 = 921.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.51x = 2,301.04 × 921.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.51x = 2,120,311.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,311.72/1,667.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.54

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