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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.91, 2,301.72 and 921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.91, 2,301.72 and 921.92 is: 1,272.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.91 : 2,301.72 = 921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.91/2,301.72 = 921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.91x = 2,301.72 × 921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.91x = 2,121,990.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,990.19/1,667.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.25

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