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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.70, 4,307.81 and 923.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.70, 4,307.81 and 923.42 is: 1,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.70 : 4,307.81 = 923.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.70/4,307.81 = 923.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.70x = 4,307.81 × 923.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.70x = 3,977,917.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,977,917.91/2,871.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.21

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