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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.03, 3,847.58 and 921.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.03, 3,847.58 and 921.62 is: 1,382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.03 : 3,847.58 = 921.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.03/3,847.58 = 921.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.03x = 3,847.58 × 921.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.03x = 3,545,991.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,991.33/2,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.44

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