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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.55, 3,571.47 and 921.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.55, 3,571.47 and 921.21 is: 1,381.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.55 : 3,571.47 = 921.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.55/3,571.47 = 921.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.55x = 3,571.47 × 921.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.55x = 3,290,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,073.88/2,381.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.48

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