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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.02, 3,574.89 and 922.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.02, 3,574.89 and 922.97 is: 1,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.02 : 3,574.89 = 922.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.02/3,574.89 = 922.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.02x = 3,574.89 × 922.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.02x = 3,299,516.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,516.22/2,385.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.43

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