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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.89, 4,013.85 and 921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.89, 4,013.85 and 921.08 is: 1,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.89 : 4,013.85 = 921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.89/4,013.85 = 921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.89x = 4,013.85 × 921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.89x = 3,697,076.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,697,076.96/2,676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.11

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