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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.17, 3,981.24 and 922.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.17, 3,981.24 and 922.79 is: 1,384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.17 : 3,981.24 = 922.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.17/3,981.24 = 922.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.17x = 3,981.24 × 922.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.17x = 3,673,858.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,858.41/2,654.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.18

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