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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.73, 4,385.66 and 1,169.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.73, 4,385.66 and 1,169.54 is: 1,754.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.73 : 4,385.66 = 1,169.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.73/4,385.66 = 1,169.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.73x = 4,385.66 × 1,169.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.73x = 5,129,177.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,177.02/2,923.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.33

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