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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.82, 4,014.06 and 921.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.82, 4,014.06 and 921.18 is: 1,381.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.82 : 4,014.06 = 921.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.82/4,014.06 = 921.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.82x = 4,014.06 × 921.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.82x = 3,697,671.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,671.79/2,675.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.88

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