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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.10, 4,303.25 and 921.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.10, 4,303.25 and 921.05 is: 1,381.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.10 : 4,303.25 = 921.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.10/4,303.25 = 921.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.10x = 4,303.25 × 921.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.10x = 3,963,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,528.68/2,869.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.45

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