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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.53, 3,231.81 and 921.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.53, 3,231.81 and 921.17 is: 1,381.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.53 : 3,231.81 = 921.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.53/3,231.81 = 921.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.53x = 3,231.81 × 921.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.53x = 2,977,046.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,977,046.42/2,154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.76

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