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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.40, 3,848.10 and 922.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.40, 3,848.10 and 922.20 is: 1,383.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.40 : 3,848.10 = 922.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.40/3,848.10 = 922.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.40x = 3,848.10 × 922.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.40x = 3,548,717.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,717.82/2,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.30

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