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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.17, 4,384.71 and 871.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.17, 4,384.71 and 871.17 is: 1,306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.17 : 4,384.71 = 871.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.17/4,384.71 = 871.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.17x = 4,384.71 × 871.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.17x = 3,819,827.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,819,827.81/2,923.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.74

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