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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.33, 4,384.35 and 842.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.33, 4,384.35 and 842.88 is: 1,264.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.33 : 4,384.35 = 842.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.33/4,384.35 = 842.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.33x = 4,384.35 × 842.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.33x = 3,695,459.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,695,459.01/2,923.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.13

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