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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.29, 3,981.43 and 922.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.29, 3,981.43 and 922.91 is: 1,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.29 : 3,981.43 = 922.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.29/3,981.43 = 922.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.29x = 3,981.43 × 922.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.29x = 3,674,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,501.56/2,654.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.37

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