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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.12, 3,846.57 and 921.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.12, 3,846.57 and 921.05 is: 1,381.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.12 : 3,846.57 = 921.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.12/3,846.57 = 921.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.12x = 3,846.57 × 921.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.12x = 3,542,901.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,901.85/2,564.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.72

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