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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.43, 3,237.84 and 925.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.43, 3,237.84 and 925.61 is: 1,388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.43 : 3,237.84 = 925.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.43/3,237.84 = 925.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.43x = 3,237.84 × 925.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.43x = 2,996,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,960.89/2,158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.49

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