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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.92, 4,386.12 and 843.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.92, 4,386.12 and 843.84 is: 1,265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.92 : 4,386.12 = 843.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.92/4,386.12 = 843.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.92x = 4,386.12 × 843.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.92x = 3,701,183.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,183.50/2,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.83

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