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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.73, 4,305.20 and 922.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.73, 4,305.20 and 922.50 is: 1,383.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.73 : 4,305.20 = 922.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.73/4,305.20 = 922.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.73x = 4,305.20 × 922.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.73x = 3,971,542.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,542.39/2,870.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.46

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