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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.93, 3,576.52 and 824.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.93, 3,576.52 and 824.53 is: 1,236.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.93 : 3,576.52 = 824.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.93/3,576.52 = 824.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.93x = 3,576.52 × 824.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.93x = 2,948,948.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,948.04/2,384.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.49

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