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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.14, 4,014.86 and 921.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.14, 4,014.86 and 921.18 is: 1,381.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.14 : 4,014.86 = 921.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.14/4,014.86 = 921.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.14x = 4,014.86 × 921.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.14x = 3,698,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,408.73/2,676.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.99

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