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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,021.94, 3,028.82 and 924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,021.94, 3,028.82 and 924.79 is: 1,385.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,021.94 : 3,028.82 = 924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,021.94/3,028.82 = 924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,021.94x = 3,028.82 × 924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,021.94x = 2,801,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,022.45/2,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.31

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