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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.93, 4,382.33 and 1,461.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.93, 4,382.33 and 1,461.05 is: 2,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.93 : 4,382.33 = 1,461.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.93/4,382.33 = 1,461.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.93x = 4,382.33 × 1,461.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.93x = 6,402,803.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,402,803.25/2,922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,190.54

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