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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.90, 3,142.38 and 924.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.90, 3,142.38 and 924.30 is: 1,386.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.90 : 3,142.38 = 924.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.90/3,142.38 = 924.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.90x = 3,142.38 × 924.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.90x = 2,904,501.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,904,501.83/2,094.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.46

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