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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.32, 3,233.60 and 922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.32, 3,233.60 and 922.80 is: 1,384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.32 : 3,233.60 = 922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.32/3,233.60 = 922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.32x = 3,233.60 × 922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.32x = 2,983,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,966.08/2,155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.47

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