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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.38, 4,302.99 and 921.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.38, 4,302.99 and 921.06 is: 1,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.38 : 4,302.99 = 921.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.38/4,302.99 = 921.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.38x = 4,302.99 × 921.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.38x = 3,963,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,311.97/2,869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.24

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