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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.89, 3,234.14 and 923.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.89, 3,234.14 and 923.27 is: 1,385.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.89 : 3,234.14 = 923.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.89/3,234.14 = 923.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.89x = 3,234.14 × 923.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.89x = 2,985,994.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,994.83/2,155.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.04

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