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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.05, 3,232.53 and 921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.05, 3,232.53 and 921.78 is: 1,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.05 : 3,232.53 = 921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.05/3,232.53 = 921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.05x = 3,232.53 × 921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.05x = 2,979,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,681.50/2,154.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.30

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