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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.93, 3,723.32 and 921.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.93, 3,723.32 and 921.79 is: 1,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.93 : 3,723.32 = 921.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.93/3,723.32 = 921.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.93x = 3,723.32 × 921.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.93x = 3,432,112.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,432,112.14/2,482.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.28

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