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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.15, 3,572.73 and 921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.15, 3,572.73 and 921.32 is: 1,382.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.15 : 3,572.73 = 921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.15/3,572.73 = 921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.15x = 3,572.73 × 921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.15x = 3,291,609.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,609.74/2,381.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.36

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