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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.36, 3,229.38 and 921

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.36, 3,229.38 and 921 is: 1,380.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.36 : 3,229.38 = 921 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.36/3,229.38 = 921/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.36x = 3,229.38 × 921
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.36x = 2,974,258.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,258.98/2,154.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,380.58

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