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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.75, 3,979.94 and 921.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.75, 3,979.94 and 921.38 is: 1,382.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.75 : 3,979.94 = 921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.75/3,979.94 = 921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.75x = 3,979.94 × 921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.75x = 3,667,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,667,012.61/2,652.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.34

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