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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.93, 4,385.86 and 732.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.93, 4,385.86 and 732.66 is: 1,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.93 : 4,385.86 = 732.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.93/4,385.86 = 732.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.93x = 4,385.86 × 732.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.93x = 3,213,325.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,213,325.91/2,923.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.97

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