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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,018.96, 3,024.19 and 924.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,018.96, 3,024.19 and 924.25 is: 1,384.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,018.96 : 3,024.19 = 924.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,018.96/3,024.19 = 924.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,018.96x = 3,024.19 × 924.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,018.96x = 2,795,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,097.74/2,018.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,384.42

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