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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.46, 4,015.34 and 921.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.46, 4,015.34 and 921.49 is: 1,382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.46 : 4,015.34 = 921.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.46/4,015.34 = 921.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.46x = 4,015.34 × 921.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.46x = 3,700,095.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,700,095.66/2,676.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.46

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