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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.84, 4,019.94 and 925.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.84, 4,019.94 and 925.02 is: 1,387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.84 : 4,019.94 = 925.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.84/4,019.94 = 925.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.84x = 4,019.94 × 925.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.84x = 3,718,524.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,524.90/2,679.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.59

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