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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.72, 3,230.90 and 921.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.72, 3,230.90 and 921.12 is: 1,381.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.72 : 3,230.90 = 921.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.72/3,230.90 = 921.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.72x = 3,230.90 × 921.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.72x = 2,976,046.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,046.61/2,153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.82

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