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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.52, 3,227.86 and 920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.52, 3,227.86 and 920.30 is: 1,379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.52 : 3,227.86 = 920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.52/3,227.86 = 920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.52x = 3,227.86 × 920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.52x = 2,970,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,970,599.56/2,153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.42

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