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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.60, 4,157.44 and 922.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.60, 4,157.44 and 922.68 is: 1,384.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.60 : 4,157.44 = 922.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.60/4,157.44 = 922.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.60x = 4,157.44 × 922.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.60x = 3,835,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,835,984.43/2,771.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.03

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