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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,292.22, 3,437.89 and 975.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,292.22, 3,437.89 and 975.72 is: 1,463.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,292.22 : 3,437.89 = 975.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,292.22/3,437.89 = 975.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,292.22x = 3,437.89 × 975.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,292.22x = 3,354,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,354,428.48/2,292.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.40

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