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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.19, 4,305.72 and 922.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.19, 4,305.72 and 922.41 is: 1,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.19 : 4,305.72 = 922.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.19/4,305.72 = 922.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.19x = 4,305.72 × 922.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.19x = 3,971,639.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,639.19/2,870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.75

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