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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.24, 4,383.12 and 870.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.24, 4,383.12 and 870.24 is: 1,305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.24 : 4,383.12 = 870.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.24/4,383.12 = 870.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.24x = 4,383.12 × 870.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.24x = 3,814,366.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,366.35/2,922.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.29

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