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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.05, 3,460.64 and 921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.05, 3,460.64 and 921.60 is: 1,381.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.05 : 3,460.64 = 921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.05/3,460.64 = 921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.05x = 3,460.64 × 921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.05x = 3,189,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,321.22/2,308.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.83

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