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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.48, 4,385.17 and 843.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.48, 4,385.17 and 843.40 is: 1,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.48 : 4,385.17 = 843.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.48/4,385.17 = 843.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.48x = 4,385.17 × 843.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.48x = 3,698,452.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,698,452.38/2,923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.09

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