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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.21, 4,505.68 and 923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.21, 4,505.68 and 923.52 is: 1,385.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.21 : 4,505.68 = 923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.21/4,505.68 = 923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.21x = 4,505.68 × 923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.21x = 4,161,085.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,085.59/3,003.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.55

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