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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.58, 3,575.53 and 823.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.58, 3,575.53 and 823.74 is: 1,235.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.58 : 3,575.53 = 823.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.58/3,575.53 = 823.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.58x = 3,575.53 × 823.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.58x = 2,945,307.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,307.08/2,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.67

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