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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.58, 3,979.25 and 921.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.58, 3,979.25 and 921.34 is: 1,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.58 : 3,979.25 = 921.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.58/3,979.25 = 921.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.58x = 3,979.25 × 921.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.58x = 3,666,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666,242.20/2,652.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.14

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