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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,262.83, 4,893.73 and 923.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,262.83, 4,893.73 and 923.01 is: 1,384.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,262.83 : 4,893.73 = 923.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,262.83/4,893.73 = 923.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,262.83x = 4,893.73 × 923.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,262.83x = 4,516,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,961.73/3,262.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.37

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