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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.25, 4,303.97 and 921.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.25, 4,303.97 and 921.20 is: 1,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.25 : 4,303.97 = 921.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.25/4,303.97 = 921.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.25x = 4,303.97 × 921.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.25x = 3,964,791.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,964,791.04/2,869.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.82

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