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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,113.71, 4,671.57 and 922.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,113.71, 4,671.57 and 922.48 is: 1,384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,113.71 : 4,671.57 = 922.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,113.71/4,671.57 = 922.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,113.71x = 4,671.57 × 922.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,113.71x = 4,309,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,429.89/3,113.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.02

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