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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.15, 3,573.37 and 921.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.15, 3,573.37 and 921.31 is: 1,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.15 : 3,573.37 = 921.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.15/3,573.37 = 921.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.15x = 3,573.37 × 921.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.15x = 3,292,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,181.51/2,382.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.02

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