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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.64, 4,384.02 and 842.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.64, 4,384.02 and 842.80 is: 1,264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.64 : 4,384.02 = 842.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.64/4,384.02 = 842.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.64x = 4,384.02 × 842.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.64x = 3,694,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,852.06/2,922.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.22

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