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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.86, 3,574.13 and 921.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.86, 3,574.13 and 921.89 is: 1,382.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.86 : 3,574.13 = 921.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.86/3,574.13 = 921.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.86x = 3,574.13 × 921.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.86x = 3,294,959.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,959.03/2,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.77

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