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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.15, 3,846.92 and 922.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.15, 3,846.92 and 922.31 is: 1,382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.15 : 3,846.92 = 922.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.15/3,846.92 = 922.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.15x = 3,846.92 × 922.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.15x = 3,548,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,048.17/2,566.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.63

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