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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.46, 4,715.56 and 922.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.46, 4,715.56 and 922.68 is: 1,383.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.46 : 4,715.56 = 922.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.46/4,715.56 = 922.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.46x = 4,715.56 × 922.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.46x = 4,350,952.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,350,952.90/3,144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.69

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