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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.32, 4,502.03 and 921.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.32, 4,502.03 and 921.11 is: 1,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.32 : 4,502.03 = 921.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.32/4,502.03 = 921.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.32x = 4,502.03 × 921.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.32x = 4,146,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,837.74/3,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.67

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