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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.76, 2,954.00 and 1,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.76, 2,954.00 and 1,924.32 is: 2,649.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.76 : 2,954.00 = 1,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.76/2,954.00 = 1,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.76x = 2,954.00 × 1,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.76x = 5,684,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,457.17/2,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,649.16

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