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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,075.50, 3,113.67 and 921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,075.50, 3,113.67 and 921.25 is: 1,382.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,075.50 : 3,113.67 = 921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,075.50/3,113.67 = 921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,075.50x = 3,113.67 × 921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,075.50x = 2,868,468.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,868,468.49/2,075.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.06

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