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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.66, 4,381.83 and 2,304.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.66, 4,381.83 and 2,304.91 is: 3,454.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.66 : 4,381.83 = 2,304.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.66/4,381.83 = 2,304.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.66x = 4,381.83 × 2,304.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.66x = 10,099,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,099,723.79/2,923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,454.48

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