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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.26, 4,383.40 and 870.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.26, 4,383.40 and 870.26 is: 1,305.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.26 : 4,383.40 = 870.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.26/4,383.40 = 870.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.26x = 4,383.40 × 870.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.26x = 3,814,697.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,814,697.68/2,922.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.39

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