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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,263.20, 4,895.07 and 923.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,263.20, 4,895.07 and 923.21 is: 1,384.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,263.20 : 4,895.07 = 923.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,263.20/4,895.07 = 923.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,263.20x = 4,895.07 × 923.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,263.20x = 4,519,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,519,177.57/3,263.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.89

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