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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.33, 4,382.68 and 946.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.33, 4,382.68 and 946.88 is: 1,420.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.33 : 4,382.68 = 946.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.33/4,382.68 = 946.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.33x = 4,382.68 × 946.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.33x = 4,149,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,872.04/2,921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,420.54

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