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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.80, 3,574.48 and 923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.80, 3,574.48 and 923.36 is: 1,384.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.80 : 3,574.48 = 923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.80/3,574.48 = 923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.80x = 3,574.48 × 923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.80x = 3,300,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,531.85/2,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.57

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