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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.44, 4,376.40 and 2,154.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.44, 4,376.40 and 2,154.48 is: 3,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.44 : 4,376.40 = 2,154.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.44/4,376.40 = 2,154.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.44x = 4,376.40 × 2,154.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.44x = 9,428,866.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,428,866.27/2,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,225.26

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