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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.80, 3,232.88 and 922.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.80, 3,232.88 and 922.56 is: 1,383.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.80 : 3,232.88 = 922.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.80/3,232.88 = 922.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.80x = 3,232.88 × 922.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.80x = 2,982,525.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,525.77/2,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.49

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