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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.90, 4,673.04 and 923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.90, 4,673.04 and 923.50 is: 1,385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.90 : 4,673.04 = 923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.90/4,673.04 = 923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.90x = 4,673.04 × 923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.90x = 4,315,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315,524.46/3,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.45

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