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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.65, 3,032.72 and 929.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.65, 3,032.72 and 929.94 is: 1,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.65 : 3,032.72 = 929.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.65/3,032.72 = 929.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.65x = 3,032.72 × 929.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.65x = 2,820,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,820,247.64/2,024.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.96

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