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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.48, 3,578.24 and 924.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.48, 3,578.24 and 924.64 is: 1,386.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.48 : 3,578.24 = 924.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.48/3,578.24 = 924.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.48x = 3,578.24 × 924.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.48x = 3,308,583.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,583.83/2,385.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.97

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