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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.04, 4,671.74 and 922.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.04, 4,671.74 and 922.95 is: 1,384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.04 : 4,671.74 = 922.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.04/4,671.74 = 922.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.04x = 4,671.74 × 922.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.04x = 4,311,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,782.43/3,114.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.63

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