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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.79, 3,573.70 and 1,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.79, 3,573.70 and 1,923.25 is: 2,884.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.79 : 3,573.70 = 1,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.79/3,573.70 = 1,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.79x = 3,573.70 × 1,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.79x = 6,873,118.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,873,118.53/2,382.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,884.48

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