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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.36, 3,845.61 and 921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.36, 3,845.61 and 921.06 is: 1,380.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.36 : 3,845.61 = 921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.36/3,845.61 = 921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.36x = 3,845.61 × 921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.36x = 3,542,037.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,037.55/2,565.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.72

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