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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.72, 3,978.39 and 921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.72, 3,978.39 and 921.56 is: 1,382.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.72 : 3,978.39 = 921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.72/3,978.39 = 921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.72x = 3,978.39 × 921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.72x = 3,666,325.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,325.09/2,651.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.62

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