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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.12, 3,235.69 and 924.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.12, 3,235.69 and 924.43 is: 1,386.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.12 : 3,235.69 = 924.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.12/3,235.69 = 924.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.12x = 3,235.69 × 924.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.12x = 2,991,168.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,168.91/2,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.65

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