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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.28, 4,383.99 and 1,073.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.28, 4,383.99 and 1,073.41 is: 1,610.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.28 : 4,383.99 = 1,073.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.28/4,383.99 = 1,073.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.28x = 4,383.99 × 1,073.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.28x = 4,705,818.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,818.71/2,922.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.32

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