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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,869.68, 4,305.12 and 923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,869.68, 4,305.12 and 923.24 is: 1,385.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,869.68 : 4,305.12 = 923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,869.68/4,305.12 = 923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,869.68x = 4,305.12 × 923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,869.68x = 3,974,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,974,658.99/2,869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.05

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