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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.72, 3,025.36 and 921.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.72, 3,025.36 and 921.05 is: 1,381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.72 : 3,025.36 = 921.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.72/3,025.36 = 921.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.72x = 3,025.36 × 921.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.72x = 2,786,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,507.83/2,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.02

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