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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.03, 3,847.73 and 921.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.03, 3,847.73 and 921.59 is: 1,382.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.03 : 3,847.73 = 921.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.03/3,847.73 = 921.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.03x = 3,847.73 × 921.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.03x = 3,546,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,029.49/2,565.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.45

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