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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,897.59, 2,845.17 and 923.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,897.59, 2,845.17 and 923.16 is: 1,384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,897.59 : 2,845.17 = 923.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,897.59/2,845.17 = 923.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,897.59x = 2,845.17 × 923.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,897.59x = 2,626,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,626,547.14/1,897.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.15

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