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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,544, 2,130.96 and 923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,544, 2,130.96 and 923.36 is: 1,274.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,544 : 2,130.96 = 923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,544/2,130.96 = 923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,544x = 2,130.96 × 923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,544x = 1,967,643.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,643.23/1,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.38

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