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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.04, 3,236.10 and 924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.04, 3,236.10 and 924.80 is: 1,386.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.04 : 3,236.10 = 924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.04/3,236.10 = 924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.04x = 3,236.10 × 924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.04x = 2,992,745.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,745.28/2,158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.79

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