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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.10, 4,304.40 and 921.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.10, 4,304.40 and 921.35 is: 1,382.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.10 : 4,304.40 = 921.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.10/4,304.40 = 921.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.10x = 4,304.40 × 921.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.10x = 3,965,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,858.94/2,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.27

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