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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.33, 4,671.42 and 923.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.33, 4,671.42 and 923.09 is: 1,384.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.33 : 4,671.42 = 923.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.33/4,671.42 = 923.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.33x = 4,671.42 × 923.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.33x = 4,312,117.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,312,117.73/3,114.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.61

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