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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,484.84, 3,726.24 and 924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,484.84, 3,726.24 and 924.94 is: 1,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,484.84 : 3,726.24 = 924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,484.84/3,726.24 = 924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,484.84x = 3,726.24 × 924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,484.84x = 3,446,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,548.43/2,484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.03

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