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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.97, 3,978.52 and 921.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.97, 3,978.52 and 921.38 is: 1,381.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.97 : 3,978.52 = 921.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.97/3,978.52 = 921.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.97x = 3,978.52 × 921.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.97x = 3,665,706.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,665,706.56/2,653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.22

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