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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.13, 3,604.17 and 921.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.13, 3,604.17 and 921.85 is: 1,382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.13 : 3,604.17 = 921.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.13/3,604.17 = 921.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.13x = 3,604.17 × 921.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.13x = 3,322,504.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,322,504.11/2,403.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.57

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