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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.73, 4,156.20 and 922.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.73, 4,156.20 and 922.19 is: 1,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.73 : 4,156.20 = 922.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.73/4,156.20 = 922.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.73x = 4,156.20 × 922.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.73x = 3,832,806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,832,806.08/2,771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.82

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