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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.08, 3,234.20 and 924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.08, 3,234.20 and 924.08 is: 1,386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.08 : 3,234.20 = 924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.08/3,234.20 = 924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.08x = 3,234.20 × 924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.08x = 2,988,659.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,659.54/2,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.15

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