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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.60, 3,229.58 and 921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.60, 3,229.58 and 921.58 is: 1,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.60 : 3,229.58 = 921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.60/3,229.58 = 921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.60x = 3,229.58 × 921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.60x = 2,976,316.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,316.34/2,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.02

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