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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.28, 3,236.25 and 924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.28, 3,236.25 and 924.70 is: 1,387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.28 : 3,236.25 = 924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.28/3,236.25 = 924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.28x = 3,236.25 × 924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.28x = 2,992,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,560.38/2,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.19

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