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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.10, 3,462.43 and 921.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.10, 3,462.43 and 921.30 is: 1,381.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.10 : 3,462.43 = 921.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.10/3,462.43 = 921.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.10x = 3,462.43 × 921.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.10x = 3,189,936.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,189,936.76/2,309.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.46

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