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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.76, 3,231.68 and 921.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.76, 3,231.68 and 921.52 is: 1,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.76 : 3,231.68 = 921.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.76/3,231.68 = 921.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.76x = 3,231.68 × 921.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.76x = 2,978,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,057.75/2,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.72

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