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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.96, 3,037.36 and 929.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.96, 3,037.36 and 929.04 is: 1,393.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.96 : 3,037.36 = 929.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.96/3,037.36 = 929.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.96x = 3,037.36 × 929.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.96x = 2,821,828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821,828.93/2,024.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.52

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