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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.25, 3,573.92 and 921.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.25, 3,573.92 and 921.43 is: 1,382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.25 : 3,573.92 = 921.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.25/3,573.92 = 921.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.25x = 3,573.92 × 921.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.25x = 3,293,103.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,103.77/2,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.93

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