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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.67, 3,036.15 and 929.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.67, 3,036.15 and 929.73 is: 1,394.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.67 : 3,036.15 = 929.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.67/3,036.15 = 929.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.67x = 3,036.15 × 929.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.67x = 2,822,799.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,799.74/2,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.20

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