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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.72, 3,579.48 and 924.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.72, 3,579.48 and 924.96 is: 1,387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.72 : 3,579.48 = 924.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.72/3,579.48 = 924.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.72x = 3,579.48 × 924.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.72x = 3,310,875.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,875.82/2,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.79

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