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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.60, 4,670.46 and 922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.60, 4,670.46 and 922.80 is: 1,383.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.60 : 4,670.46 = 922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.60/4,670.46 = 922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.60x = 4,670.46 × 922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.60x = 4,309,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,309,900.49/3,114.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.77

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