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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.92, 3,977.98 and 921.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.92, 3,977.98 and 921.16 is: 1,381.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.92 : 3,977.98 = 921.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.92/3,977.98 = 921.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.92x = 3,977.98 × 921.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.92x = 3,664,356.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,664,356.06/2,652.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.25

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