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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,871.79, 4,307.51 and 923.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,871.79, 4,307.51 and 923.83 is: 1,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,871.79 : 4,307.51 = 923.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,871.79/4,307.51 = 923.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,871.79x = 4,307.51 × 923.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,871.79x = 3,979,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,979,398.50/2,871.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.69

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