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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.37, 4,305.15 and 922.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.37, 4,305.15 and 922.32 is: 1,383.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.37 : 4,305.15 = 922.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.37/4,305.15 = 922.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.37x = 4,305.15 × 922.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.37x = 3,970,725.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,725.95/2,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.35

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