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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.60, 2,681.64 and 924.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.60, 2,681.64 and 924.72 is: 1,384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.60 : 2,681.64 = 924.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.60/2,681.64 = 924.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.60x = 2,681.64 × 924.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.60x = 2,479,766.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,479,766.14/1,791.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.11

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