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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.96, 3,846.63 and 922.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.96, 3,846.63 and 922.12 is: 1,382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.96 : 3,846.63 = 922.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.96/3,846.63 = 922.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.96x = 3,846.63 × 922.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.96x = 3,547,054.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,054.46/2,565.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.35

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