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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,961.73, 2,942.56 and 921.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,961.73, 2,942.56 and 921.49 is: 1,382.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,961.73 : 2,942.56 = 921.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,961.73/2,942.56 = 921.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,961.73x = 2,942.56 × 921.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,961.73x = 2,711,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,711,539.61/1,961.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.22

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