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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,975.11, 2,962.42 and 921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,975.11, 2,962.42 and 921.30 is: 1,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,975.11 : 2,962.42 = 921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,975.11/2,962.42 = 921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,975.11x = 2,962.42 × 921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,975.11x = 2,729,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729,272.94/1,975.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.83

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