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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.43, 4,018.16 and 924.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.43, 4,018.16 and 924.11 is: 1,385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.43 : 4,018.16 = 924.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.43/4,018.16 = 924.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.43x = 4,018.16 × 924.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.43x = 3,713,213.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,213.93/2,679.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.82

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