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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,664.96, 2,497.43 and 924.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,664.96, 2,497.43 and 924.22 is: 1,386.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,664.96 : 2,497.43 = 924.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,664.96/2,497.43 = 924.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,664.96x = 2,497.43 × 924.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,664.96x = 2,308,174.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,174.75/1,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.33

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