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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.82, 3,236.74 and 924.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.82, 3,236.74 and 924.46 is: 1,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.82 : 3,236.74 = 924.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.82/3,236.74 = 924.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.82x = 3,236.74 × 924.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.82x = 2,992,226.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,226.26/2,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.69

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