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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.03, 3,462.15 and 922.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.03, 3,462.15 and 922.58 is: 1,383.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.03 : 3,462.15 = 922.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.03/3,462.15 = 922.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.03x = 3,462.15 × 922.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.03x = 3,194,110.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,194,110.35/2,309.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.31

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