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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,016.54, 3,025.16 and 921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,016.54, 3,025.16 and 921.02 is: 1,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,016.54 : 3,025.16 = 921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,016.54/3,025.16 = 921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,016.54x = 3,025.16 × 921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,016.54x = 2,786,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,220.04/2,016.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.68

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