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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.93, 3,982.76 and 923.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.93, 3,982.76 and 923.33 is: 1,385.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.93 : 3,982.76 = 923.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.93/3,982.76 = 923.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.93x = 3,982.76 × 923.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.93x = 3,677,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,397.17/2,654.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.12

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