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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.15, 3,231.56 and 921.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.15, 3,231.56 and 921.56 is: 1,382.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.15 : 3,231.56 = 921.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.15/3,231.56 = 921.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.15x = 3,231.56 × 921.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.15x = 2,978,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,086.82/2,154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.49

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