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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.69, 4,015.32 and 921.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.69, 4,015.32 and 921.82 is: 1,382.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.69 : 4,015.32 = 921.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.69/4,015.32 = 921.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.69x = 4,015.32 × 921.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.69x = 3,701,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,402.28/2,676.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.83

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