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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,079.84, 3,117.33 and 924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,079.84, 3,117.33 and 924.78 is: 1,386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,079.84 : 3,117.33 = 924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,079.84/3,117.33 = 924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,079.84x = 3,117.33 × 924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,079.84x = 2,882,844.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,882,844.44/2,079.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.09

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