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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.83, 4,890.73 and 921.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.83, 4,890.73 and 921.01 is: 1,381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.83 : 4,890.73 = 921.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.83/4,890.73 = 921.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.83x = 4,890.73 × 921.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.83x = 4,504,384.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,504,384.48/3,260.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.36

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