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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.27, 4,303.62 and 921.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.27, 4,303.62 and 921.03 is: 1,381.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.27 : 4,303.62 = 921.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.27/4,303.62 = 921.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.27x = 4,303.62 × 921.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.27x = 3,963,763.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,763.13/2,868.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.94

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