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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.38, 4,502.38 and 921.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.38, 4,502.38 and 921.36 is: 1,382.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.38 : 4,502.38 = 921.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.38/4,502.38 = 921.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.38x = 4,502.38 × 921.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.38x = 4,148,312.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,148,312.84/3,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.14

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