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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.79, 4,306.04 and 922.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.79, 4,306.04 and 922.84 is: 1,384.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.79 : 4,306.04 = 922.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.79/4,306.04 = 922.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.79x = 4,306.04 × 922.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.79x = 3,973,785.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,785.95/2,870.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.21

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