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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.53, 3,574.14 and 922.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.53, 3,574.14 and 922.48 is: 1,382.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.53 : 3,574.14 = 922.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.53/3,574.14 = 922.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.53x = 3,574.14 × 922.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.53x = 3,297,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,297,072.67/2,384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.69

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