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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.55, 3,230.34 and 919.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.55, 3,230.34 and 919.92 is: 1,379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.55 : 3,230.34 = 919.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.55/3,230.34 = 919.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.55x = 3,230.34 × 919.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.55x = 2,971,654.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,654.37/2,153.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.89

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