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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.64, 3,982.62 and 923.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.64, 3,982.62 and 923.28 is: 1,385.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.64 : 3,982.62 = 923.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.64/3,982.62 = 923.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.64x = 3,982.62 × 923.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.64x = 3,677,073.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,073.39/2,654.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.15

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