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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.83, 4,505.39 and 923.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.83, 4,505.39 and 923.83 is: 1,385.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.83 : 4,505.39 = 923.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.83/4,505.39 = 923.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.83x = 4,505.39 × 923.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.83x = 4,162,214.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,214.44/3,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.64

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