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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.25, 4,307.58 and 923.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.25, 4,307.58 and 923.40 is: 1,385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.25 : 4,307.58 = 923.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.25/4,307.58 = 923.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.25x = 4,307.58 × 923.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.25x = 3,977,619.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,619.37/2,871.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.33

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