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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.53, 3,982.13 and 922.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.53, 3,982.13 and 922.16 is: 1,383.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.53 : 3,982.13 = 922.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.53/3,982.13 = 922.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.53x = 3,982.13 × 922.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.53x = 3,672,136.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,672,136.48/2,653.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.87

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