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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.76, 4,386.22 and 1,074.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.76, 4,386.22 and 1,074.89 is: 1,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.76 : 4,386.22 = 1,074.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.76/4,386.22 = 1,074.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.76x = 4,386.22 × 1,074.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.76x = 4,714,676.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,714,676.71/2,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.54

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