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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,077.84, 3,114.33 and 922.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,077.84, 3,114.33 and 922.78 is: 1,383.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,077.84 : 3,114.33 = 922.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,077.84/3,114.33 = 922.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,077.84x = 3,114.33 × 922.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,077.84x = 2,873,841.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,841.44/2,077.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.09

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