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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.82, 4,503.34 and 922.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.82, 4,503.34 and 922.12 is: 1,383.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.82 : 4,503.34 = 922.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.82/4,503.34 = 922.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.82x = 4,503.34 × 922.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.82x = 4,152,619.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,619.88/3,001.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.37

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