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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.66, 4,305.97 and 922.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.66, 4,305.97 and 922.87 is: 1,384.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.66 : 4,305.97 = 922.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.66/4,305.97 = 922.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.66x = 4,305.97 × 922.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.66x = 3,973,824.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,824.39/2,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.29

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