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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.24, 3,327.01 and 1,924.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.24, 3,327.01 and 1,924.12 is: 2,897.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.24 : 3,327.01 = 1,924.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.24/3,327.01 = 1,924.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.24x = 3,327.01 × 1,924.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.24x = 6,401,566.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,401,566.48/2,209.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,897.63

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