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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.62, 3,037.14 and 929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.62, 3,037.14 and 929.30 is: 1,394.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.62 : 3,037.14 = 929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.62/3,037.14 = 929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.62x = 3,037.14 × 929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.62x = 2,822,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,399.02/2,024.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.04

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