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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.88, 3,037.50 and 929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.88, 3,037.50 and 929.08 is: 1,393.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.88 : 3,037.50 = 929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.88/3,037.50 = 929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.88x = 3,037.50 × 929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.88x = 2,822,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,822,080.50/2,024.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.71

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