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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.72, 3,983.60 and 923.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.72, 3,983.60 and 923.13 is: 1,384.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.72 : 3,983.60 = 923.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.72/3,983.60 = 923.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.72x = 3,983.60 × 923.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.72x = 3,677,380.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,677,380.67/2,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.70

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