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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.19, 3,232.50 and 921.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.19, 3,232.50 and 921.47 is: 1,382.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.19 : 3,232.50 = 921.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.19/3,232.50 = 921.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.19x = 3,232.50 × 921.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.19x = 2,978,651.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,651.78/2,154.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.72

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