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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.88, 3,232.82 and 922.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.88, 3,232.82 and 922.44 is: 1,382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.88 : 3,232.82 = 922.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.88/3,232.82 = 922.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.88x = 3,232.82 × 922.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.88x = 2,982,082.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,982,082.48/2,156.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.59

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