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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,463.58, 3,694.28 and 923.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,463.58, 3,694.28 and 923.50 is: 1,384.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,463.58 : 3,694.28 = 923.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,463.58/3,694.28 = 923.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,463.58x = 3,694.28 × 923.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,463.58x = 3,411,667.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,667.58/2,463.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.84

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