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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.05, 3,846.77 and 922.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.05, 3,846.77 and 922.23 is: 1,382.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.05 : 3,846.77 = 922.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.05/3,846.77 = 922.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.05x = 3,846.77 × 922.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.05x = 3,547,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,582.85/2,566.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.51

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