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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.81, 3,233.91 and 922.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.81, 3,233.91 and 922.94 is: 1,384.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.81 : 3,233.91 = 922.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.81/3,233.91 = 922.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.81x = 3,233.91 × 922.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.81x = 2,984,704.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,984,704.90/2,155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.49

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