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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.10, 4,307.40 and 923.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.10, 4,307.40 and 923.35 is: 1,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.10 : 4,307.40 = 923.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.10/4,307.40 = 923.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.10x = 4,307.40 × 923.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.10x = 3,977,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,237.79/2,871.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.27

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