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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.72, 3,023.81 and 924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.72, 3,023.81 and 924 is: 1,384.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.72 : 3,023.81 = 924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.72/3,023.81 = 924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.72x = 3,023.81 × 924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.72x = 2,794,000.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,000.44/2,018.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.05

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