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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.48, 4,304.16 and 922.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.48, 4,304.16 and 922.16 is: 1,382.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.48 : 4,304.16 = 922.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.48/4,304.16 = 922.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.48x = 4,304.16 × 922.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.48x = 3,969,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,969,124.19/2,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.74

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