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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.61, 3,576.81 and 923.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.61, 3,576.81 and 923.05 is: 1,383.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.61 : 3,576.81 = 923.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.61/3,576.81 = 923.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.61x = 3,576.81 × 923.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.61x = 3,301,574.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,301,574.47/2,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.95

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