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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.03, 3,573.39 and 921.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.03, 3,573.39 and 921.98 is: 1,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.03 : 3,573.39 = 921.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.03/3,573.39 = 921.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.03x = 3,573.39 × 921.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.03x = 3,294,594.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,594.11/2,384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.94

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