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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.88, 3,981.12 and 923.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.88, 3,981.12 and 923.20 is: 1,384.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.88 : 3,981.12 = 923.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.88/3,981.12 = 923.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.88x = 3,981.12 × 923.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.88x = 3,675,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,675,369.98/2,654.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.38

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