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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.96, 4,383.35 and 842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.96, 4,383.35 and 842.25 is: 1,263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.96 : 4,383.35 = 842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.96/4,383.35 = 842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.96x = 4,383.35 × 842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.96x = 3,691,872.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,691,872.33/2,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.06

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