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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.62, 3,463.16 and 921.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.62, 3,463.16 and 921.63 is: 1,382.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.62 : 3,463.16 = 921.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.62/3,463.16 = 921.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.62x = 3,463.16 × 921.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.62x = 3,191,741.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,741.05/2,308.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.53

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