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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.70, 4,304.61 and 921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.70, 4,304.61 and 921.92 is: 1,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.70 : 4,304.61 = 921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.70/4,304.61 = 921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.70x = 4,304.61 × 921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.70x = 3,968,484.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,484.53/2,869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.89

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