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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.49, 3,756.95 and 923.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.49, 3,756.95 and 923.64 is: 1,385.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.49 : 3,756.95 = 923.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.49/3,756.95 = 923.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.49x = 3,756.95 × 923.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.49x = 3,470,064.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,064.68/2,504.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.54

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