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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,974.48, 4,462.20 and 922

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,974.48, 4,462.20 and 922 is: 1,383.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,974.48 : 4,462.20 = 922 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,974.48/4,462.20 = 922/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,974.48x = 4,462.20 × 922
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,974.48x = 4,114,148.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,148.40/2,974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.15

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