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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.66, 2,771.49 and 922.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.66, 2,771.49 and 922.29 is: 1,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.66 : 2,771.49 = 922.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.66/2,771.49 = 922.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.66x = 2,771.49 × 922.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.66x = 2,556,107.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,107.98/1,847.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.43

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