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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.43, 4,013.62 and 921.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.43, 4,013.62 and 921.11 is: 1,381.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.43 : 4,013.62 = 921.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.43/4,013.62 = 921.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.43x = 4,013.62 × 921.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.43x = 3,696,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,980.91/2,676.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.31

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