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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.71, 2,301.35 and 921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.71, 2,301.35 and 921.62 is: 1,271.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.71 : 2,301.35 = 921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.71/2,301.35 = 921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.71x = 2,301.35 × 921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.71x = 2,120,969.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,969.47/1,667.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,271.79

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