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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,078.31, 3,116.61 and 923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,078.31, 3,116.61 and 923.25 is: 1,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,078.31 : 3,116.61 = 923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,078.31/3,116.61 = 923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,078.31x = 3,116.61 × 923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,078.31x = 2,877,410.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,877,410.18/2,078.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.50

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