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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.50, 3,846.30 and 921.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.50, 3,846.30 and 921.10 is: 1,381.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.50 : 3,846.30 = 921.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.50/3,846.30 = 921.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.50x = 3,846.30 × 921.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.50x = 3,542,826.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,826.93/2,564.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.49

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