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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.32, 3,237.48 and 619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.32, 3,237.48 and 619.32 is: 928.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.32 : 3,237.48 = 619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.32/3,237.48 = 619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.32x = 3,237.48 × 619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.32x = 2,005,036.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,005,036.11/2,158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.98

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