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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.71, 4,672.13 and 923.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.71, 4,672.13 and 923.44 is: 1,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.71 : 4,672.13 = 923.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.71/4,672.13 = 923.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.71x = 4,672.13 × 923.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.71x = 4,314,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,314,431.73/3,114.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.18

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