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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.07, 3,024.10 and 921.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.07, 3,024.10 and 921.35 is: 1,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.07 : 3,024.10 = 921.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.07/3,024.10 = 921.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.07x = 3,024.10 × 921.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.07x = 2,786,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,254.54/2,016.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.02

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