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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.53, 4,505.86 and 923.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.53, 4,505.86 and 923.71 is: 1,385.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.53 : 4,505.86 = 923.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.53/4,505.86 = 923.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.53x = 4,505.86 × 923.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.53x = 4,162,103.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,103.32/3,003.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.74

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