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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.64, 3,575.04 and 923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.64, 3,575.04 and 923.52 is: 1,384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.64 : 3,575.04 = 923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.64/3,575.04 = 923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.64x = 3,575.04 × 923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.64x = 3,301,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,620.94/2,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.54

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