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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.71, 3,461.57 and 921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.71, 3,461.57 and 921.16 is: 1,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.71 : 3,461.57 = 921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.71/3,461.57 = 921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.71x = 3,461.57 × 921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.71x = 3,188,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,643.53/2,307.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.74

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