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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.03, 4,017.53 and 923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.03, 4,017.53 and 923.28 is: 1,385.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.03 : 4,017.53 = 923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.03/4,017.53 = 923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.03x = 4,017.53 × 923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.03x = 3,709,300.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,709,300.48/2,678.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.09

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