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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.47, 3,576.65 and 924.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.47, 3,576.65 and 924.77 is: 1,386.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.47 : 3,576.65 = 924.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.47/3,576.65 = 924.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.47x = 3,576.65 × 924.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.47x = 3,307,556.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,556.11/2,385.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.55

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