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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.52, 4,156.23 and 921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.52, 4,156.23 and 921.32 is: 1,382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.52 : 4,156.23 = 921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.52/4,156.23 = 921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.52x = 4,156.23 × 921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.52x = 3,829,217.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,829,217.82/2,770.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.13

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