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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.52, 3,846.78 and 921.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.52, 3,846.78 and 921.07 is: 1,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.52 : 3,846.78 = 921.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.52/3,846.78 = 921.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.52x = 3,846.78 × 921.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.52x = 3,543,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,141.73/2,564.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.60

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