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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.24, 4,305.83 and 922.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.24, 4,305.83 and 922.19 is: 1,383.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.24 : 4,305.83 = 922.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.24/4,305.83 = 922.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.24x = 4,305.83 × 922.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.24x = 3,970,767.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,767.23/2,870.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.43

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