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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,481.31, 3,723.45 and 921.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,481.31, 3,723.45 and 921.05 is: 1,382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,481.31 : 3,723.45 = 921.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,481.31/3,723.45 = 921.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,481.31x = 3,723.45 × 921.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,481.31x = 3,429,483.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,429,483.62/2,481.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.13

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