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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.03, 4,303.62 and 921.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.03, 4,303.62 and 921.98 is: 1,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.03 : 4,303.62 = 921.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.03/4,303.62 = 921.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.03x = 4,303.62 × 921.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.03x = 3,967,851.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967,851.57/2,870.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.51

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