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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.96, 4,386.26 and 1,075.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.96, 4,386.26 and 1,075.96 is: 1,614.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.96 : 4,386.26 = 1,075.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.96/4,386.26 = 1,075.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.96x = 4,386.26 × 1,075.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.96x = 4,719,440.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,719,440.31/2,923.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,614.06

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