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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.44, 4,383.54 and 731.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.44, 4,383.54 and 731.12 is: 1,096.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.44 : 4,383.54 = 731.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.44/4,383.54 = 731.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.44x = 4,383.54 × 731.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.44x = 3,204,871.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,204,871.85/2,922.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.64

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