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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.71, 4,385.32 and 732.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.71, 4,385.32 and 732.44 is: 1,098.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.71 : 4,385.32 = 732.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.71/4,385.32 = 732.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.71x = 4,385.32 × 732.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.71x = 3,211,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,211,960.02/2,923.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.59

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