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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,897.37, 4,344.03 and 922.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,897.37, 4,344.03 and 922.34 is: 1,382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,897.37 : 4,344.03 = 922.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,897.37/4,344.03 = 922.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,897.37x = 4,344.03 × 922.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,897.37x = 4,006,659.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,006,659.06/2,897.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.86

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