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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,003.86, 4,506.30 and 923.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,003.86, 4,506.30 and 923.82 is: 1,385.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,003.86 : 4,506.30 = 923.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,003.86/4,506.30 = 923.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,003.86x = 4,506.30 × 923.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,003.86x = 4,163,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,163,010.07/3,003.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.89

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