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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,924.17, 2,655.35 and 1,039.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,924.17, 2,655.35 and 1,039.97 is: 1,435.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,924.17 : 2,655.35 = 1,039.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,924.17/2,655.35 = 1,039.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,924.17x = 2,655.35 × 1,039.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,924.17x = 2,761,484.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,484.34/1,924.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,435.16

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