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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.60, 3,232.17 and 921.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.60, 3,232.17 and 921.51 is: 1,382.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.60 : 3,232.17 = 921.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.60/3,232.17 = 921.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.60x = 3,232.17 × 921.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.60x = 2,978,476.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,476.98/2,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.38

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