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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,483.31, 3,726.45 and 923.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,483.31, 3,726.45 and 923.05 is: 1,385.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,483.31 : 3,726.45 = 923.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,483.31/3,726.45 = 923.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,483.31x = 3,726.45 × 923.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,483.31x = 3,439,699.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,439,699.67/2,483.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.13

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