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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.81, 3,847.77 and 921.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.81, 3,847.77 and 921.96 is: 1,382.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.81 : 3,847.77 = 921.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.81/3,847.77 = 921.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.81x = 3,847.77 × 921.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.81x = 3,547,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,490.03/2,565.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.60

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