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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.19, 4,305.84 and 922.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.19, 4,305.84 and 922.02 is: 1,383.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.19 : 4,305.84 = 922.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.19/4,305.84 = 922.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.19x = 4,305.84 × 922.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.19x = 3,970,070.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,070.60/2,870.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.21

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