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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.47, 3,237.30 and 924.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.47, 3,237.30 and 924.55 is: 1,387.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.47 : 3,237.30 = 924.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.47/3,237.30 = 924.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.47x = 3,237.30 × 924.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.47x = 2,993,037.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,037.62/2,157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.29

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