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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.94, 2,301.65 and 921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.94, 2,301.65 and 921.84 is: 1,272.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.94 : 2,301.65 = 921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.94/2,301.65 = 921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.94x = 2,301.65 × 921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.94x = 2,121,757.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121,757.49/1,667.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.08

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