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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.98, 4,154.96 and 921.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.98, 4,154.96 and 921.24 is: 1,381.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.98 : 4,154.96 = 921.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.98/4,154.96 = 921.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.98x = 4,154.96 × 921.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.98x = 3,827,715.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,715.35/2,769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.86

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