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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.66, 3,235.80 and 924.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.66, 3,235.80 and 924.74 is: 1,386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.66 : 3,235.80 = 924.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.66/3,235.80 = 924.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.66x = 3,235.80 × 924.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.66x = 2,992,273.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,273.69/2,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.81

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