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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.82, 3,984.05 and 923.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.82, 3,984.05 and 923.45 is: 1,385.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.82 : 3,984.05 = 923.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.82/3,984.05 = 923.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.82x = 3,984.05 × 923.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.82x = 3,679,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,046.44/2,654.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.80

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