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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,873.22, 4,309.92 and 925.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,873.22, 4,309.92 and 925.44 is: 1,388.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,873.22 : 4,309.92 = 925.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,873.22/4,309.92 = 925.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,873.22x = 4,309.92 × 925.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,873.22x = 3,988,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,572.36/2,873.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.19

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