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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,076.40, 3,114.72 and 922.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,076.40, 3,114.72 and 922.16 is: 1,383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,076.40 : 3,114.72 = 922.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,076.40/3,114.72 = 922.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,076.40x = 3,114.72 × 922.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,076.40x = 2,872,270.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,872,270.20/2,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.29

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