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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.04, 3,575.64 and 921.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.04, 3,575.64 and 921.99 is: 1,382.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.04 : 3,575.64 = 921.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.04/3,575.64 = 921.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.04x = 3,575.64 × 921.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.04x = 3,296,704.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,296,704.32/2,384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.82

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