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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.57, 4,894.15 and 922.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.57, 4,894.15 and 922.58 is: 1,383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.57 : 4,894.15 = 922.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.57/4,894.15 = 922.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.57x = 4,894.15 × 922.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.57x = 4,515,244.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,244.91/3,262.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.95

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