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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.08, 4,301.64 and 921.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.08, 4,301.64 and 921.84 is: 1,382.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.08 : 4,301.64 = 921.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.08/4,301.64 = 921.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.08x = 4,301.64 × 921.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.08x = 3,965,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,423.82/2,869.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.12

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