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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.25, 4,157.16 and 922.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.25, 4,157.16 and 922.92 is: 1,384.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.25 : 4,157.16 = 922.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.25/4,157.16 = 922.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.25x = 4,157.16 × 922.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.25x = 3,836,726.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836,726.11/2,771.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.47

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