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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.79, 3,577.98 and 924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.79, 3,577.98 and 924.59 is: 1,386.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.79 : 3,577.98 = 924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.79/3,577.98 = 924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.79x = 3,577.98 × 924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.79x = 3,308,164.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,308,164.53/2,385.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.61

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