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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.96, 3,578.08 and 924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.96, 3,578.08 and 924.36 is: 1,386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.96 : 3,578.08 = 924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.96/3,578.08 = 924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.96x = 3,578.08 × 924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.96x = 3,307,434.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,307,434.03/2,385.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.21

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