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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.57, 3,574.09 and 921.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.57, 3,574.09 and 921.25 is: 1,381.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.57 : 3,574.09 = 921.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.57/3,574.09 = 921.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.57x = 3,574.09 × 921.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.57x = 3,292,630.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,292,630.41/2,383.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.39

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