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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,017.24, 3,026.16 and 921.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,017.24, 3,026.16 and 921.92 is: 1,383.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,017.24 : 3,026.16 = 921.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,017.24/3,026.16 = 921.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,017.24x = 3,026.16 × 921.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,017.24x = 2,789,877.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,877.43/2,017.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.02

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