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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307, 3,460.59 and 921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307, 3,460.59 and 921 is: 1,381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307 : 3,460.59 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307/3,460.59 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307x = 3,460.59 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307x = 3,187,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,187,203.39/2,307
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.54

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