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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.54, 4,505.75 and 923.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.54, 4,505.75 and 923.72 is: 1,385.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.54 : 4,505.75 = 923.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.54/4,505.75 = 923.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.54x = 4,505.75 × 923.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.54x = 4,162,061.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,061.26/3,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.72

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