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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.52, 4,670.97 and 922.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.52, 4,670.97 and 922.66 is: 1,383.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.52 : 4,670.97 = 922.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.52/4,670.97 = 922.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.52x = 4,670.97 × 922.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.52x = 4,309,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,717.18/3,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.75

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