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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,847.96, 2,772.26 and 923.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,847.96, 2,772.26 and 923.34 is: 1,385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,847.96 : 2,772.26 = 923.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,847.96/2,772.26 = 923.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,847.96x = 2,772.26 × 923.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,847.96x = 2,559,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,559,738.55/1,847.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.17

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