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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.91, 3,982.35 and 923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.91, 3,982.35 and 923.52 is: 1,385.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.91 : 3,982.35 = 923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.91/3,982.35 = 923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.91x = 3,982.35 × 923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.91x = 3,677,779.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,779.87/2,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.27

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