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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.28, 3,459.72 and 921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.28, 3,459.72 and 921.04 is: 1,381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.28 : 3,459.72 = 921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.28/3,459.72 = 921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.28x = 3,459.72 × 921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.28x = 3,186,540.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,186,540.51/2,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.08

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