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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.44, 4,672.57 and 923.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.44, 4,672.57 and 923.23 is: 1,385.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.44 : 4,672.57 = 923.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.44/4,672.57 = 923.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.44x = 4,672.57 × 923.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.44x = 4,313,835.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,835.78/3,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.11

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