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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.56, 3,982.32 and 922.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.56, 3,982.32 and 922.72 is: 1,384.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.56 : 3,982.32 = 922.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.56/3,982.32 = 922.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.56x = 3,982.32 × 922.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.56x = 3,674,566.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,566.31/2,654.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.25

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