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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.89, 3,235.64 and 924.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.89, 3,235.64 and 924.27 is: 1,386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.89 : 3,235.64 = 924.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.89/3,235.64 = 924.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.89x = 3,235.64 × 924.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.89x = 2,990,604.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,604.98/2,156.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.54

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