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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.17, 4,304.37 and 922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.17, 4,304.37 and 922.74 is: 1,384.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.17 : 4,304.37 = 922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.17/4,304.37 = 922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.17x = 4,304.37 × 922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.17x = 3,971,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,814.37/2,869.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.31

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