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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.28, 3,571.25 and 922.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.28, 3,571.25 and 922.52 is: 1,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.28 : 3,571.25 = 922.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.28/3,571.25 = 922.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.28x = 3,571.25 × 922.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.28x = 3,294,549.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,294,549.55/2,382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.94

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