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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.24, 3,605.52 and 923.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.24, 3,605.52 and 923.86 is: 1,385.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.24 : 3,605.52 = 923.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.24/3,605.52 = 923.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.24x = 3,605.52 × 923.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.24x = 3,330,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,330,995.71/2,404.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.47

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