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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,158.88, 3,238.26 and 925.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,158.88, 3,238.26 and 925.67 is: 1,388.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,158.88 : 3,238.26 = 925.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,158.88/3,238.26 = 925.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,158.88x = 3,238.26 × 925.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,158.88x = 2,997,560.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,560.13/2,158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.48

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