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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.28, 3,980.28 and 923.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.28, 3,980.28 and 923.04 is: 1,384.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.28 : 3,980.28 = 923.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.28/3,980.28 = 923.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.28x = 3,980.28 × 923.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.28x = 3,673,957.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,673,957.65/2,654.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.16

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