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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.38, 4,673.70 and 923.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.38, 4,673.70 and 923.94 is: 1,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.38 : 4,673.70 = 923.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.38/4,673.70 = 923.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.38x = 4,673.70 × 923.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.38x = 4,318,218.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,318,218.38/3,115.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.10

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