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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.38, 2,617.92 and 922.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.38, 2,617.92 and 922.86 is: 1,385.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.38 : 2,617.92 = 922.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.38/2,617.92 = 922.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.38x = 2,617.92 × 922.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.38x = 2,415,973.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,415,973.65/1,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.00

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