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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.66, 4,385.44 and 732.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.66, 4,385.44 and 732.39 is: 1,098.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.66 : 4,385.44 = 732.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.66/4,385.44 = 732.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.66x = 4,385.44 × 732.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.66x = 3,211,852.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,852.40/2,923.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.57

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