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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,982.89, 4,114.53 and 1,922.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,982.89, 4,114.53 and 1,922.06 is: 2,651.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,982.89 : 4,114.53 = 1,922.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,982.89/4,114.53 = 1,922.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,982.89x = 4,114.53 × 1,922.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,982.89x = 7,908,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,908,383.82/2,982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.25

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