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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.37, 4,305.42 and 922.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.37, 4,305.42 and 922.46 is: 1,383.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.37 : 4,305.42 = 922.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.37/4,305.42 = 922.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.37x = 4,305.42 × 922.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.37x = 3,971,556.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,556.21/2,870.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.64

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