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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.05, 3,235.37 and 924.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.05, 3,235.37 and 924.23 is: 1,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.05 : 3,235.37 = 924.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.05/3,235.37 = 924.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.05x = 3,235.37 × 924.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.05x = 2,990,205.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,205.22/2,157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.25

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