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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.34, 3,227.78 and 920.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.34, 3,227.78 and 920.92 is: 1,380.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.34 : 3,227.78 = 920.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.34/3,227.78 = 920.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.34x = 3,227.78 × 920.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.34x = 2,972,527.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,972,527.16/2,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.43

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