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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.03, 3,234.33 and 923.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.03, 3,234.33 and 923.98 is: 1,384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.03 : 3,234.33 = 923.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.03/3,234.33 = 923.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.03x = 3,234.33 × 923.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.03x = 2,988,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,456.23/2,158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.81

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