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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.44, 2,770.98 and 922.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.44, 2,770.98 and 922.24 is: 1,383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.44 : 2,770.98 = 922.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.44/2,770.98 = 922.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.44x = 2,770.98 × 922.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.44x = 2,555,508.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,555,508.60/1,847.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.27

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