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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.91, 3,606.66 and 924.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.91, 3,606.66 and 924.03 is: 1,385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.91 : 3,606.66 = 924.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.91/3,606.66 = 924.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.91x = 3,606.66 × 924.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.91x = 3,332,662.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,662.04/2,404.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.77

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