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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.56, 4,303.93 and 921.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.56, 4,303.93 and 921.51 is: 1,382.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.56 : 4,303.93 = 921.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.56/4,303.93 = 921.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.56x = 4,303.93 × 921.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.56x = 3,966,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966,114.53/2,869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.13

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