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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.94, 4,303.44 and 921.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.94, 4,303.44 and 921.15 is: 1,381.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.94 : 4,303.44 = 921.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.94/4,303.44 = 921.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.94x = 4,303.44 × 921.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.94x = 3,964,113.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,113.76/2,868.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.73

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