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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,480.46, 3,722.16 and 921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,480.46, 3,722.16 and 921.60 is: 1,382.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,480.46 : 3,722.16 = 921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,480.46/3,722.16 = 921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,480.46x = 3,722.16 × 921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,480.46x = 3,430,342.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,430,342.66/2,480.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.95

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