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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.44, 3,983.19 and 924.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.44, 3,983.19 and 924.06 is: 1,386.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.44 : 3,983.19 = 924.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.44/3,983.19 = 924.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.44x = 3,983.19 × 924.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.44x = 3,680,706.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,680,706.55/2,655.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.10

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