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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.64, 3,138.15 and 922.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.64, 3,138.15 and 922.40 is: 1,382.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.64 : 3,138.15 = 922.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.64/3,138.15 = 922.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.64x = 3,138.15 × 922.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.64x = 2,894,629.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,894,629.10/2,093.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.58

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