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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.07, 4,305.93 and 922.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.07, 4,305.93 and 922.75 is: 1,383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.07 : 4,305.93 = 922.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.07/4,305.93 = 922.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.07x = 4,305.93 × 922.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.07x = 3,973,296.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,296.91/2,871.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.91

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