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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.05, 3,237.43 and 925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.05, 3,237.43 and 925.48 is: 1,388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.05 : 3,237.43 = 925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.05/3,237.43 = 925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.05x = 3,237.43 × 925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.05x = 2,996,176.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,176.72/2,158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.37

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