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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.22, 3,228.36 and 920.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.22, 3,228.36 and 920.28 is: 1,379.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.22 : 3,228.36 = 920.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.22/3,228.36 = 920.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.22x = 3,228.36 × 920.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.22x = 2,970,995.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,995.14/2,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.79

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