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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.02, 4,016.26 and 922.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.02, 4,016.26 and 922.95 is: 1,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.02 : 4,016.26 = 922.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.02/4,016.26 = 922.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.02x = 4,016.26 × 922.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.02x = 3,706,802.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,706,802.55/2,678.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.16

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