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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,308.73, 3,462.88 and 921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,308.73, 3,462.88 and 921.70 is: 1,382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,308.73 : 3,462.88 = 921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,308.73/3,462.88 = 921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,308.73x = 3,462.88 × 921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,308.73x = 3,191,736.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,191,736.50/2,308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.46

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