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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.56, 3,571.46 and 921.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.56, 3,571.46 and 921.22 is: 1,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.56 : 3,571.46 = 921.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.56/3,571.46 = 921.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.56x = 3,571.46 × 921.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.56x = 3,290,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,100.38/2,381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.49

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