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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,962.56, 4,444.56 and 1,922.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,962.56, 4,444.56 and 1,922.52 is: 2,884.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,962.56 : 4,444.56 = 1,922.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,962.56/4,444.56 = 1,922.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,962.56x = 4,444.56 × 1,922.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,962.56x = 8,544,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,544,755.49/2,962.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.25

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