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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.40, 3,022.96 and 921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.40, 3,022.96 and 921.28 is: 1,381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.40 : 3,022.96 = 921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.40/3,022.96 = 921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.40x = 3,022.96 × 921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.40x = 2,784,992.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,992.59/2,016.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.17

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