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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.65, 3,235.52 and 925.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.65, 3,235.52 and 925.43 is: 1,387.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.65 : 3,235.52 = 925.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.65/3,235.52 = 925.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.65x = 3,235.52 × 925.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.65x = 2,994,233.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,233.41/2,158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.09

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