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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.90, 3,573.47 and 921.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.90, 3,573.47 and 921.17 is: 1,382.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.90 : 3,573.47 = 921.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.90/3,573.47 = 921.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.90x = 3,573.47 × 921.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.90x = 3,291,784.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,784.60/2,381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.00

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