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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.38, 3,237.51 and 925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.38, 3,237.51 and 925.17 is: 1,387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.38 : 3,237.51 = 925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.38/3,237.51 = 925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.38x = 3,237.51 × 925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.38x = 2,995,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,247.13/2,158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.73

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