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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.73, 3,238.08 and 925.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.73, 3,238.08 and 925.34 is: 1,388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.73 : 3,238.08 = 925.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.73/3,238.08 = 925.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.73x = 3,238.08 × 925.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.73x = 2,996,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,996,308.76/2,158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.00

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