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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.10, 4,673.52 and 923.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.10, 4,673.52 and 923.78 is: 1,385.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.10 : 4,673.52 = 923.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.10/4,673.52 = 923.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.10x = 4,673.52 × 923.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.10x = 4,317,304.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,317,304.31/3,115.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.93

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