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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.09, 4,304.98 and 922.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.09, 4,304.98 and 922.14 is: 1,383.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.09 : 4,304.98 = 922.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.09/4,304.98 = 922.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.09x = 4,304.98 × 922.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.09x = 3,969,795.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,795.41/2,870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.16

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