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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,143.46, 4,714.07 and 921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,143.46, 4,714.07 and 921.68 is: 1,382.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,143.46 : 4,714.07 = 921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,143.46/4,714.07 = 921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,143.46x = 4,714.07 × 921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,143.46x = 4,344,835.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,344,835.86/3,143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.18

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