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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.81, 3,237.06 and 925.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.81, 3,237.06 and 925.23 is: 1,387.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.81 : 3,237.06 = 925.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.81/3,237.06 = 925.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.81x = 3,237.06 × 925.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.81x = 2,995,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,025.02/2,157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.99

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