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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.27, 3,577.30 and 923.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.27, 3,577.30 and 923.63 is: 1,385.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.27 : 3,577.30 = 923.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.27/3,577.30 = 923.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.27x = 3,577.30 × 923.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.27x = 3,304,081.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,304,081.40/2,385.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.20

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