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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.88, 3,576.60 and 923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.88, 3,576.60 and 923.04 is: 1,384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.88 : 3,576.60 = 923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.88/3,576.60 = 923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.88x = 3,576.60 × 923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.88x = 3,301,344.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,344.86/2,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.86

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