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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.05, 3,235.93 and 924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.05, 3,235.93 and 924.48 is: 1,386.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.05 : 3,235.93 = 924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.05/3,235.93 = 924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.05x = 3,235.93 × 924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.05x = 2,991,550.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,550.26/2,157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.87

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