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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.33, 4,502.22 and 921.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.33, 4,502.22 and 921.43 is: 1,382.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.33 : 4,502.22 = 921.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.33/4,502.22 = 921.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.33x = 4,502.22 × 921.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.33x = 4,148,480.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,480.57/3,001.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.21

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