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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.31, 3,231.75 and 922.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.31, 3,231.75 and 922.27 is: 1,382.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.31 : 3,231.75 = 922.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.31/3,231.75 = 922.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.31x = 3,231.75 × 922.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.31x = 2,980,529.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,529.91/2,156.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.24

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