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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,653.77, 3,979.94 and 922.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,653.77, 3,979.94 and 922.17 is: 1,383.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,653.77 : 3,979.94 = 922.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,653.77/3,979.94 = 922.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,653.77x = 3,979.94 × 922.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,653.77x = 3,670,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,176.66/2,653.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.00

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