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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.40, 4,157.24 and 922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.40, 4,157.24 and 922.70 is: 1,384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.40 : 4,157.24 = 922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.40/4,157.24 = 922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.40x = 4,157.24 × 922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.40x = 3,835,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,885.35/2,771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.10

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