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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,868.96, 4,303.32 and 921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,868.96, 4,303.32 and 921.12 is: 1,381.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,868.96 : 4,303.32 = 921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,868.96/4,303.32 = 921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,868.96x = 4,303.32 × 921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,868.96x = 3,963,874.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,874.12/2,868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.64

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