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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.16, 4,302.46 and 921.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.16, 4,302.46 and 921.03 is: 1,380.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.16 : 4,302.46 = 921.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.16/4,302.46 = 921.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.16x = 4,302.46 × 921.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.16x = 3,962,694.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,694.73/2,870.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.65

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