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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.32, 4,155.12 and 921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.32, 4,155.12 and 921.12 is: 1,381.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.32 : 4,155.12 = 921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.32/4,155.12 = 921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.32x = 4,155.12 × 921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.32x = 3,827,364.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,364.13/2,770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.56

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