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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,144.64, 4,717.68 and 923.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,144.64, 4,717.68 and 923.38 is: 1,385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,144.64 : 4,717.68 = 923.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,144.64/4,717.68 = 923.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,144.64x = 4,717.68 × 923.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,144.64x = 4,356,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,356,187.77/3,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.28

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