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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.53, 3,573.24 and 923.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.53, 3,573.24 and 923.70 is: 1,384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.53 : 3,573.24 = 923.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.53/3,573.24 = 923.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.53x = 3,573.24 × 923.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.53x = 3,300,601.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,601.79/2,383.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.75

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