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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.34, 3,607.00 and 923.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.34, 3,607.00 and 923.51 is: 1,385.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.34 : 3,607.00 = 923.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.34/3,607.00 = 923.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.34x = 3,607.00 × 923.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.34x = 3,331,080.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,331,080.23/2,404.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.44

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