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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.93, 3,137.05 and 921.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.93, 3,137.05 and 921.55 is: 1,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.93 : 3,137.05 = 921.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.93/3,137.05 = 921.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.93x = 3,137.05 × 921.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.93x = 2,890,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,890,935.08/2,091.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.94

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