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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.44, 3,463.01 and 921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.44, 3,463.01 and 921.72 is: 1,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.44 : 3,463.01 = 921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.44/3,463.01 = 921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.44x = 3,463.01 × 921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.44x = 3,191,925.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,925.58/2,308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.72

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