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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.92, 3,231.18 and 921.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.92, 3,231.18 and 921.89 is: 1,381.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.92 : 3,231.18 = 921.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.92/3,231.18 = 921.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.92x = 3,231.18 × 921.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.92x = 2,978,792.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,792.53/2,155.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.68

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