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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.51, 3,576.96 and 924.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.51, 3,576.96 and 924.89 is: 1,387.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.51 : 3,576.96 = 924.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.51/3,576.96 = 924.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.51x = 3,576.96 × 924.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.51x = 3,308,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,276.65/2,384.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.41

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