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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.13, 3,436.70 and 923.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.13, 3,436.70 and 923.13 is: 1,384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.13 : 3,436.70 = 923.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.13/3,436.70 = 923.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.13x = 3,436.70 × 923.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.13x = 3,172,520.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,172,520.87/2,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.70

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