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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.89, 4,018.35 and 924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.89, 4,018.35 and 924.08 is: 1,385.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.89 : 4,018.35 = 924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.89/4,018.35 = 924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.89x = 4,018.35 × 924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.89x = 3,713,276.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,276.87/2,679.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.61

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