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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.30, 3,233.40 and 923.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.30, 3,233.40 and 923.29 is: 1,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.30 : 3,233.40 = 923.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.30/3,233.40 = 923.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.30x = 3,233.40 × 923.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.30x = 2,985,365.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,365.89/2,155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.13

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