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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.06, 3,577.42 and 923.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.06, 3,577.42 and 923.30 is: 1,385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.06 : 3,577.42 = 923.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.06/3,577.42 = 923.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.06x = 3,577.42 × 923.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.06x = 3,303,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,031.89/2,384.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.47

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