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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.38, 3,235.57 and 925.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.38, 3,235.57 and 925.37 is: 1,387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.38 : 3,235.57 = 925.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.38/3,235.57 = 925.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.38x = 3,235.57 × 925.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.38x = 2,994,105.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,105.19/2,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.84

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