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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.62, 4,372.08 and 2,183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.62, 4,372.08 and 2,183.74 is: 3,265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.62 : 4,372.08 = 2,183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.62/4,372.08 = 2,183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.62x = 4,372.08 × 2,183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.62x = 9,547,485.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547,485.98/2,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.64

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