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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,307.75, 3,462.99 and 921.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,307.75, 3,462.99 and 921.75 is: 1,383.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,307.75 : 3,462.99 = 921.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,307.75/3,462.99 = 921.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,307.75x = 3,462.99 × 921.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,307.75x = 3,192,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,192,011.03/2,307.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.17

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