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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.48, 4,305.78 and 922.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.48, 4,305.78 and 922.28 is: 1,383.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.48 : 4,305.78 = 922.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.48/4,305.78 = 922.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.48x = 4,305.78 × 922.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.48x = 3,971,134.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,134.78/2,870.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.44

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