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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.72, 3,984.12 and 924.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.72, 3,984.12 and 924.48 is: 1,386.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.72 : 3,984.12 = 924.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.72/3,984.12 = 924.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.72x = 3,984.12 × 924.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.72x = 3,683,239.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,239.26/2,655.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.91

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