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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.70, 3,235.65 and 924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.70, 3,235.65 and 924.70 is: 1,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.70 : 3,235.65 = 924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.70/3,235.65 = 924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.70x = 3,235.65 × 924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.70x = 2,992,005.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,005.56/2,156.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.31

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