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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.34, 3,114.15 and 921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.34, 3,114.15 and 921.06 is: 1,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.34 : 3,114.15 = 921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.34/3,114.15 = 921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.34x = 3,114.15 × 921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.34x = 2,868,319.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,319.00/2,075.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.10

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