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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,033.74, 3,046.96 and 1,924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,033.74, 3,046.96 and 1,924.39 is: 2,883.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,033.74 : 3,046.96 = 1,924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,033.74/3,046.96 = 1,924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,033.74x = 3,046.96 × 1,924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,033.74x = 5,863,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,526.93/2,033.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,883.13

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