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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.59, 3,977.95 and 921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.59, 3,977.95 and 921 is: 1,380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.59 : 3,977.95 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.59/3,977.95 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.59x = 3,977.95 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.59x = 3,663,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663,691.95/2,653.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.65

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