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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.23, 2,799.90 and 1,924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.23, 2,799.90 and 1,924.53 is: 2,635.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.23 : 2,799.90 = 1,924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.23/2,799.90 = 1,924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.23x = 2,799.90 × 1,924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.23x = 5,388,491.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,388,491.55/2,044.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,635.95

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