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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.23, 2,846.43 and 923.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.23, 2,846.43 and 923.19 is: 1,385.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.23 : 2,846.43 = 923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.23/2,846.43 = 923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.23x = 2,846.43 × 923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.23x = 2,627,795.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,795.71/1,897.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.07

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