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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.80, 3,984.48 and 924.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.80, 3,984.48 and 924.56 is: 1,387.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.80 : 3,984.48 = 924.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.80/3,984.48 = 924.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.80x = 3,984.48 × 924.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.80x = 3,683,890.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,683,890.83/2,655.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.11

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