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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,002.16, 2,979.46 and 1,924.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,002.16, 2,979.46 and 1,924.40 is: 2,863.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,002.16 : 2,979.46 = 1,924.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,002.16/2,979.46 = 1,924.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,002.16x = 2,979.46 × 1,924.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,002.16x = 5,733,672.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,672.82/2,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.74

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