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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.27, 4,501.93 and 921.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.27, 4,501.93 and 921.28 is: 1,381.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.27 : 4,501.93 = 921.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.27/4,501.93 = 921.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.27x = 4,501.93 × 921.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.27x = 4,147,538.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,538.07/3,001.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.93

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