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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.23, 3,465.65 and 923.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.23, 3,465.65 and 923.54 is: 1,385.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.23 : 3,465.65 = 923.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.23/3,465.65 = 923.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.23x = 3,465.65 × 923.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.23x = 3,200,651.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,200,651.38/2,310.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.42

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