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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.20, 4,671.68 and 923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.20, 4,671.68 and 923.36 is: 1,384.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.20 : 4,671.68 = 923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.20/4,671.68 = 923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.20x = 4,671.68 × 923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.20x = 4,313,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,313,642.44/3,115.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.71

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