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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,156.96, 3,232.80 and 923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,156.96, 3,232.80 and 923 is: 1,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,156.96 : 3,232.80 = 923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,156.96/3,232.80 = 923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,156.96x = 3,232.80 × 923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,156.96x = 2,983,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,874.40/2,156.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.37

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