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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.32, 3,847.32 and 921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.32, 3,847.32 and 921.68 is: 1,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.32 : 3,847.32 = 921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.32/3,847.32 = 921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.32x = 3,847.32 × 921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.32x = 3,545,997.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,997.90/2,565.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.28

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