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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.50, 3,604.25 and 923.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.50, 3,604.25 and 923.37 is: 1,384.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.50 : 3,604.25 = 923.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.50/3,604.25 = 923.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.50x = 3,604.25 × 923.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.50x = 3,328,033.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,033.68/2,404.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.09

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