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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.31, 3,234.66 and 923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.31, 3,234.66 and 923.44 is: 1,385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.31 : 3,234.66 = 923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.31/3,234.66 = 923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.31x = 3,234.66 × 923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.31x = 2,987,014.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,014.43/2,156.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.24

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