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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.19, 3,571.25 and 922.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.19, 3,571.25 and 922.37 is: 1,382.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.19 : 3,571.25 = 922.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.19/3,571.25 = 922.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.19x = 3,571.25 × 922.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.19x = 3,293,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,991.39/2,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.76

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