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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,160.03, 3,237.33 and 925.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,160.03, 3,237.33 and 925.98 is: 1,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,160.03 : 3,237.33 = 925.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,160.03/3,237.33 = 925.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,160.03x = 3,237.33 × 925.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,160.03x = 2,997,702.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,997,702.83/2,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.81

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