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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.37, 4,015.53 and 922.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.37, 4,015.53 and 922.29 is: 1,383.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.37 : 4,015.53 = 922.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.37/4,015.53 = 922.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.37x = 4,015.53 × 922.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.37x = 3,703,483.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,483.16/2,677.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.26

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