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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.37, 3,847.11 and 921.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.37, 3,847.11 and 921.48 is: 1,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.37 : 3,847.11 = 921.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.37/3,847.11 = 921.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.37x = 3,847.11 × 921.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.37x = 3,545,034.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,034.92/2,565.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.88

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