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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.68, 3,572.37 and 921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.68, 3,572.37 and 921.06 is: 1,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.68 : 3,572.37 = 921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.68/3,572.37 = 921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.68x = 3,572.37 × 921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.68x = 3,290,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,367.11/2,380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.11

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