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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.24, 3,574.08 and 920.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.24, 3,574.08 and 920.88 is: 1,381.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.24 : 3,574.08 = 920.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.24/3,574.08 = 920.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.24x = 3,574.08 × 920.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.24x = 3,291,298.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,298.79/2,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.60

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