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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.42, 3,265.74 and 1,924.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.42, 3,265.74 and 1,924.05 is: 2,657.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.42 : 3,265.74 = 1,924.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.42/3,265.74 = 1,924.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.42x = 3,265.74 × 1,924.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.42x = 6,283,447.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,447.05/2,364.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,657.50

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