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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.77, 4,505.66 and 923.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.77, 4,505.66 and 923.69 is: 1,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.77 : 4,505.66 = 923.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.77/4,505.66 = 923.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.77x = 4,505.66 × 923.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.77x = 4,161,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,161,805.94/3,003.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.53

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