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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.59, 4,383.89 and 731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.59, 4,383.89 and 731.32 is: 1,096.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.59 : 4,383.89 = 731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.59/4,383.89 = 731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.59x = 4,383.89 × 731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.59x = 3,206,011.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,011.82/2,922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.98

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