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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.36, 3,980.22 and 922.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.36, 3,980.22 and 922.12 is: 1,383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.36 : 3,980.22 = 922.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.36/3,980.22 = 922.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.36x = 3,980.22 × 922.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.36x = 3,670,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,240.47/2,653.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.24

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