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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.28, 3,460.84 and 921.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.28, 3,460.84 and 921.36 is: 1,382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.28 : 3,460.84 = 921.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.28/3,460.84 = 921.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.28x = 3,460.84 × 921.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.28x = 3,188,679.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,679.54/2,307.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.01

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