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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,402.46, 3,604.32 and 922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,402.46, 3,604.32 and 922.32 is: 1,383.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,402.46 : 3,604.32 = 922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,402.46/3,604.32 = 922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,402.46x = 3,604.32 × 922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,402.46x = 3,324,336.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,336.42/2,402.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.72

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