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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.88, 3,233.76 and 922.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.88, 3,233.76 and 922.68 is: 1,383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.88 : 3,233.76 = 922.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.88/3,233.76 = 922.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.88x = 3,233.76 × 922.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.88x = 2,983,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,725.68/2,155.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.99

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