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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,310.33, 3,465.51 and 923.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,310.33, 3,465.51 and 923.78 is: 1,385.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,310.33 : 3,465.51 = 923.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,310.33/3,465.51 = 923.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,310.33x = 3,465.51 × 923.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,310.33x = 3,201,377.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,377.49/2,310.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.68

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