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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.74, 4,019.88 and 924.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.74, 4,019.88 and 924.51 is: 1,386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.74 : 4,019.88 = 924.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.74/4,019.88 = 924.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.74x = 4,019.88 × 924.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.74x = 3,716,437.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,437.80/2,679.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.86

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