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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.74, 4,304.81 and 921.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.74, 4,304.81 and 921.83 is: 1,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.74 : 4,304.81 = 921.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.74/4,304.81 = 921.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.74x = 4,304.81 × 921.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.74x = 3,968,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,276.87/2,869.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.80

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