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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,482.34, 3,722.49 and 922.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,482.34, 3,722.49 and 922.45 is: 1,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,482.34 : 3,722.49 = 922.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,482.34/3,722.49 = 922.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,482.34x = 3,722.49 × 922.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,482.34x = 3,433,810.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,433,810.90/2,482.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.30

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