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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,155.99, 3,232.40 and 922.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,155.99, 3,232.40 and 922.63 is: 1,383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,155.99 : 3,232.40 = 922.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,155.99/3,232.40 = 922.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,155.99x = 3,232.40 × 922.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,155.99x = 2,982,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,309.21/2,155.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.27

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