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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.06, 3,848.73 and 922.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.06, 3,848.73 and 922.36 is: 1,383.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.06 : 3,848.73 = 922.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.06/3,848.73 = 922.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.06x = 3,848.73 × 922.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.06x = 3,549,914.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,914.60/2,566.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.41

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