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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.28, 4,302.63 and 921.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.28, 4,302.63 and 921.15 is: 1,380.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.28 : 4,302.63 = 921.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.28/4,302.63 = 921.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.28x = 4,302.63 × 921.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.28x = 3,963,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,963,367.62/2,870.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.83

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