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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.59, 3,578.72 and 924.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.59, 3,578.72 and 924.75 is: 1,387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.59 : 3,578.72 = 924.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.59/3,578.72 = 924.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.59x = 3,578.72 × 924.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.59x = 3,309,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,309,416.70/2,385.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.26

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