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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.05, 3,573.72 and 922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.05, 3,573.72 and 922.71 is: 1,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.05 : 3,573.72 = 922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.05/3,573.72 = 922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.05x = 3,573.72 × 922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.05x = 3,297,507.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,507.18/2,383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.73

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