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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.68, 3,982.38 and 923.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.68, 3,982.38 and 923.08 is: 1,384.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.68 : 3,982.38 = 923.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.68/3,982.38 = 923.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.68x = 3,982.38 × 923.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.68x = 3,676,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676,055.33/2,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.75

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