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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.67, 4,506.25 and 923.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.67, 4,506.25 and 923.59 is: 1,385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.67 : 4,506.25 = 923.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.67/4,506.25 = 923.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.67x = 4,506.25 × 923.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.67x = 4,161,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,927.44/3,003.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.61

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