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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.84, 3,983.76 and 923.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.84, 3,983.76 and 923.52 is: 1,385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.84 : 3,983.76 = 923.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.84/3,983.76 = 923.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.84x = 3,983.76 × 923.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.84x = 3,679,082.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,679,082.04/2,655.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.28

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