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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.38, 3,981.84 and 922.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.38, 3,981.84 and 922.60 is: 1,383.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.38 : 3,981.84 = 922.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.38/3,981.84 = 922.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.38x = 3,981.84 × 922.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.38x = 3,673,645.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,645.58/2,654.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.99

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