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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.56, 4,014.36 and 921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.56, 4,014.36 and 921.56 is: 1,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.56 : 4,014.36 = 921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.56/4,014.36 = 921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.56x = 4,014.36 × 921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.56x = 3,699,453.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,453.53/2,676.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.17

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