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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,157.91, 3,236.17 and 924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,157.91, 3,236.17 and 924.99 is: 1,387.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,157.91 : 3,236.17 = 924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,157.91/3,236.17 = 924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,157.91x = 3,236.17 × 924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,157.91x = 2,993,424.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,424.89/2,157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.19

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