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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.28, 3,981.45 and 922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.28, 3,981.45 and 922.92 is: 1,384.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.28 : 3,981.45 = 922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.28/3,981.45 = 922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.28x = 3,981.45 × 922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.28x = 3,674,559.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,559.83/2,654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.39

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