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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.64, 3,233.59 and 923.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.64, 3,233.59 and 923.09 is: 1,384.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.64 : 3,233.59 = 923.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.64/3,233.59 = 923.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.64x = 3,233.59 × 923.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.64x = 2,984,876.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,876.12/2,155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.69

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