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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.37, 4,304.61 and 922.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.37, 4,304.61 and 922.10 is: 1,382.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.37 : 4,304.61 = 922.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.37/4,304.61 = 922.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.37x = 4,304.61 × 922.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.37x = 3,969,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,259.36/2,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.84

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