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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,115.51, 4,672.46 and 923.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,115.51, 4,672.46 and 923.73 is: 1,385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,115.51 : 4,672.46 = 923.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,115.51/4,672.46 = 923.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,115.51x = 4,672.46 × 923.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,115.51x = 4,316,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,316,076.26/3,115.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.35

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