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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.98, 4,385.93 and 843.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.98, 4,385.93 and 843.90 is: 1,265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.98 : 4,385.93 = 843.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.98/4,385.93 = 843.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.98x = 4,385.93 × 843.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.98x = 3,701,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,701,282.11/2,923.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.84

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