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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.50, 3,602.75 and 922.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.50, 3,602.75 and 922.37 is: 1,382.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.50 : 3,602.75 = 922.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.50/3,602.75 = 922.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.50x = 3,602.75 × 922.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.50x = 3,323,045.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,323,045.89/2,403.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.59

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