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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.36, 3,573.54 and 922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.36, 3,573.54 and 922.74 is: 1,384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.36 : 3,573.54 = 922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.36/3,573.54 = 922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.36x = 3,573.54 × 922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.36x = 3,297,448.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,448.30/2,382.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.11

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