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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.08, 3,234.48 and 923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.08, 3,234.48 and 923.52 is: 1,385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.08 : 3,234.48 = 923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.08/3,234.48 = 923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.08x = 3,234.48 × 923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.08x = 2,987,106.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,106.97/2,156.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.43

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