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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.32, 4,305.64 and 922.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.32, 4,305.64 and 922.38 is: 1,383.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.32 : 4,305.64 = 922.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.32/4,305.64 = 922.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.32x = 4,305.64 × 922.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.32x = 3,971,436.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,436.22/2,870.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.62

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