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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,019.86, 3,031.31 and 924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,019.86, 3,031.31 and 924.99 is: 1,388.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,019.86 : 3,031.31 = 924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,019.86/3,031.31 = 924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,019.86x = 3,031.31 × 924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,019.86x = 2,803,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,926.81/2,019.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.18

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