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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.24, 3,576.12 and 923.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.24, 3,576.12 and 923.36 is: 1,384.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.24 : 3,576.12 = 923.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.24/3,576.12 = 923.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.24x = 3,576.12 × 923.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.24x = 3,302,046.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,302,046.16/2,384.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.95

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