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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.02, 3,233.04 and 921.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.02, 3,233.04 and 921.78 is: 1,382.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.02 : 3,233.04 = 921.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.02/3,233.04 = 921.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.02x = 3,233.04 × 921.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.02x = 2,980,151.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,151.61/2,155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.89

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