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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,426.73, 3,639.04 and 924.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,426.73, 3,639.04 and 924.76 is: 1,386.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,426.73 : 3,639.04 = 924.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,426.73/3,639.04 = 924.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,426.73x = 3,639.04 × 924.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,426.73x = 3,365,238.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,365,238.63/2,426.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.74

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