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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,231.95, 4,847.93 and 923.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,231.95, 4,847.93 and 923.45 is: 1,385.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,231.95 : 4,847.93 = 923.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,231.95/4,847.93 = 923.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,231.95x = 4,847.93 × 923.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,231.95x = 4,476,792.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,476,792.10/3,231.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.17

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