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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.03, 3,569.49 and 921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.03, 3,569.49 and 921.20 is: 1,381.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.03 : 3,569.49 = 921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.03/3,569.49 = 921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.03x = 3,569.49 × 921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.03x = 3,288,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,196.34/2,381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.00

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