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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.18, 4,193.43 and 921.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.18, 4,193.43 and 921.72 is: 1,382.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.18 : 4,193.43 = 921.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.18/4,193.43 = 921.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.18x = 4,193.43 × 921.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.18x = 3,865,163.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,163.69/2,796.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.30

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