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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,386.14, 3,575.26 and 924.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,386.14, 3,575.26 and 924.50 is: 1,385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,386.14 : 3,575.26 = 924.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,386.14/3,575.26 = 924.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,386.14x = 3,575.26 × 924.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,386.14x = 3,305,307.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,305,307.68/2,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.21

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