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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,677.89, 4,015.35 and 922.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,677.89, 4,015.35 and 922.08 is: 1,382.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,677.89 : 4,015.35 = 922.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,677.89/4,015.35 = 922.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,677.89x = 4,015.35 × 922.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,677.89x = 3,702,473.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,702,473.93/2,677.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.61

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