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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676, 4,014.76 and 921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676, 4,014.76 and 921.24 is: 1,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676 : 4,014.76 = 921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676/4,014.76 = 921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676x = 4,014.76 × 921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676x = 3,698,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,557.50/2,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.12

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