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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.40, 4,304.10 and 921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.40, 4,304.10 and 921.80 is: 1,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.40 : 4,304.10 = 921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.40/4,304.10 = 921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.40x = 4,304.10 × 921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.40x = 3,967,519.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,519.38/2,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.70

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