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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,114.96, 4,673.16 and 923.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,114.96, 4,673.16 and 923.64 is: 1,385.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,114.96 : 4,673.16 = 923.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,114.96/4,673.16 = 923.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,114.96x = 4,673.16 × 923.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,114.96x = 4,316,317.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,317.50/3,114.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.67

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