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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.51, 4,502.06 and 921.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.51, 4,502.06 and 921.32 is: 1,381.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.51 : 4,502.06 = 921.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.51/4,502.06 = 921.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.51x = 4,502.06 × 921.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.51x = 4,147,837.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,837.92/3,001.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.92

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