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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.36, 3,978.72 and 921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.36, 3,978.72 and 921.12 is: 1,381.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.36 : 3,978.72 = 921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.36/3,978.72 = 921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.36x = 3,978.72 × 921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.36x = 3,664,878.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,878.57/2,652.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.74

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