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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.19, 3,576.79 and 923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.19, 3,576.79 and 923.50 is: 1,384.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.19 : 3,576.79 = 923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.19/3,576.79 = 923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.19x = 3,576.79 × 923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.19x = 3,303,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,303,165.57/2,385.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.86

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