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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.64, 3,238.07 and 925.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.64, 3,238.07 and 925.19 is: 1,387.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.64 : 3,238.07 = 925.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.64/3,238.07 = 925.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.64x = 3,238.07 × 925.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.64x = 2,995,809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,809.17/2,158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.83

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