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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.40, 3,847.56 and 922.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.40, 3,847.56 and 922.04 is: 1,382.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.40 : 3,847.56 = 922.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.40/3,847.56 = 922.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.40x = 3,847.56 × 922.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.40x = 3,547,604.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,604.22/2,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.87

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