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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.62, 3,233.76 and 923.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.62, 3,233.76 and 923.03 is: 1,384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.62 : 3,233.76 = 923.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.62/3,233.76 = 923.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.62x = 3,233.76 × 923.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.62x = 2,984,857.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,857.49/2,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.69

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