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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.93, 3,573.72 and 921.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.93, 3,573.72 and 921.98 is: 1,382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.93 : 3,573.72 = 921.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.93/3,573.72 = 921.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.93x = 3,573.72 × 921.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.93x = 3,294,907.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,907.30/2,383.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.13

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