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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,676.98, 4,015.71 and 922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,676.98, 4,015.71 and 922.32 is: 1,383.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,676.98 : 4,015.71 = 922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,676.98/4,015.71 = 922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,676.98x = 4,015.71 × 922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,676.98x = 3,703,769.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,769.65/2,676.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.56

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