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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.66, 3,574.60 and 921.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.66, 3,574.60 and 921.42 is: 1,382.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.66 : 3,574.60 = 921.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.66/3,574.60 = 921.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.66x = 3,574.60 × 921.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.66x = 3,293,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,707.93/2,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.37

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