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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.62, 4,501.20 and 921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.62, 4,501.20 and 921.12 is: 1,381.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.62 : 4,501.20 = 921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.62/4,501.20 = 921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.62x = 4,501.20 × 921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.62x = 4,146,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,145.34/3,001.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.30

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