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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.58, 2,944.47 and 923.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.58, 2,944.47 and 923.19 is: 1,383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.58 : 2,944.47 = 923.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.58/2,944.47 = 923.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.58x = 2,944.47 × 923.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.58x = 2,718,300.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,300.64/1,964.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.65

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