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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.09, 3,981.20 and 922.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.09, 3,981.20 and 922.71 is: 1,384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.09 : 3,981.20 = 922.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.09/3,981.20 = 922.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.09x = 3,981.20 × 922.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.09x = 3,673,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,488.44/2,654.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.09

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