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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.58, 3,460.78 and 921.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.58, 3,460.78 and 921.63 is: 1,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.58 : 3,460.78 = 921.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.58/3,460.78 = 921.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.58x = 3,460.78 × 921.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.58x = 3,189,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,546.85/2,308.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.60

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