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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.93, 4,385.05 and 842.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.93, 4,385.05 and 842.78 is: 1,264.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.93 : 4,385.05 = 842.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.93/4,385.05 = 842.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.93x = 4,385.05 × 842.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.93x = 3,695,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,609.20/2,922.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.35

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