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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.92, 4,153.68 and 921.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.92, 4,153.68 and 921.08 is: 1,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.92 : 4,153.68 = 921.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.92/4,153.68 = 921.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.92x = 4,153.68 × 921.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.92x = 3,825,881.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,825,881.96/2,770.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.73

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