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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.22, 4,155.45 and 921.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.22, 4,155.45 and 921.69 is: 1,382.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.22 : 4,155.45 = 921.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.22/4,155.45 = 921.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.22x = 4,155.45 × 921.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.22x = 3,830,036.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,830,036.71/2,771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.08

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