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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.71, 3,574.08 and 922.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.71, 3,574.08 and 922.53 is: 1,383.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.71 : 3,574.08 = 922.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.71/3,574.08 = 922.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.71x = 3,574.08 × 922.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.71x = 3,297,196.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,196.02/2,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.22

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