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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.16, 4,018.99 and 924.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.16, 4,018.99 and 924.09 is: 1,386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.16 : 4,018.99 = 924.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.16/4,018.99 = 924.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.16x = 4,018.99 × 924.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.16x = 3,713,908.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,908.47/2,679.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.22

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