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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.24, 3,579.47 and 924.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.24, 3,579.47 and 924.20 is: 1,386.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.24 : 3,579.47 = 924.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.24/3,579.47 = 924.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.24x = 3,579.47 × 924.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.24x = 3,308,146.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,146.17/2,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.92

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