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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,678.95, 4,019.09 and 923.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,678.95, 4,019.09 and 923.98 is: 1,386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,678.95 : 4,019.09 = 923.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,678.95/4,019.09 = 923.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,678.95x = 4,019.09 × 923.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,678.95x = 3,713,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,558.78/2,678.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.20

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