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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,797.94, 2,697.22 and 921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,797.94, 2,697.22 and 921.02 is: 1,381.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,797.94 : 2,697.22 = 921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,797.94/2,697.22 = 921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,797.94x = 2,697.22 × 921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,797.94x = 2,484,193.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,484,193.56/1,797.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.69

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