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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.85, 4,305.85 and 922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.85, 4,305.85 and 922.80 is: 1,384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.85 : 4,305.85 = 922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.85/4,305.85 = 922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.85x = 4,305.85 × 922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.85x = 3,973,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,438.38/2,870.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.06

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