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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.96, 4,672.48 and 923.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.96, 4,672.48 and 923.76 is: 1,385.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.96 : 4,672.48 = 923.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.96/4,672.48 = 923.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.96x = 4,672.48 × 923.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.96x = 4,316,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,250.12/3,114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.65

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