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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.16, 4,303.96 and 922.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.16, 4,303.96 and 922.03 is: 1,382.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.16 : 4,303.96 = 922.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.16/4,303.96 = 922.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.16x = 4,303.96 × 922.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.16x = 3,968,380.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,968,380.24/2,871.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.15

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