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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,154.81, 3,232.41 and 921.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,154.81, 3,232.41 and 921.94 is: 1,382.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,154.81 : 3,232.41 = 921.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,154.81/3,232.41 = 921.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,154.81x = 3,232.41 × 921.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,154.81x = 2,980,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,088.08/2,154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.99

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