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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.73, 3,230.70 and 921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.73, 3,230.70 and 921.80 is: 1,382.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.73 : 3,230.70 = 921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.73/3,230.70 = 921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.73x = 3,230.70 × 921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.73x = 2,978,059.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,059.26/2,154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.10

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