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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.16, 2,655.36 and 1,039.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.16, 2,655.36 and 1,039.98 is: 1,435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.16 : 2,655.36 = 1,039.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.16/2,655.36 = 1,039.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.16x = 2,655.36 × 1,039.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.16x = 2,761,521.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,521.29/1,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.18

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