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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,870.18, 4,305.86 and 923.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,870.18, 4,305.86 and 923.74 is: 1,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,870.18 : 4,305.86 = 923.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,870.18/4,305.86 = 923.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,870.18x = 4,305.86 × 923.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,870.18x = 3,977,495.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,495.12/2,870.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.80

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