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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.35, 3,984.54 and 924.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.35, 3,984.54 and 924.97 is: 1,387.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.35 : 3,984.54 = 924.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.35/3,984.54 = 924.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.35x = 3,984.54 × 924.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.35x = 3,685,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,575.34/2,656.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.46

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