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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,260.97, 4,891.76 and 921.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,260.97, 4,891.76 and 921.02 is: 1,381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,260.97 : 4,891.76 = 921.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,260.97/4,891.76 = 921.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,260.97x = 4,891.76 × 921.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,260.97x = 4,505,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,505,379.73/3,260.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.61

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