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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.78, 2,301.67 and 921.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.78, 2,301.67 and 921.81 is: 1,272.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.78 : 2,301.67 = 921.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.78/2,301.67 = 921.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.78x = 2,301.67 × 921.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.78x = 2,121,702.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,702.42/1,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.17

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