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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.99, 3,847.40 and 922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.99, 3,847.40 and 922.60 is: 1,383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.99 : 3,847.40 = 922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.99/3,847.40 = 922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.99x = 3,847.40 × 922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.99x = 3,549,611.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,611.24/2,564.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.87

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