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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.76, 4,384.98 and 843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.76, 4,384.98 and 843.76 is: 1,265.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.76 : 4,384.98 = 843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.76/4,384.98 = 843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.76x = 4,384.98 × 843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.76x = 3,699,870.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,870.72/2,923.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.45

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