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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.90, 4,018.34 and 924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.90, 4,018.34 and 924.08 is: 1,385.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.90 : 4,018.34 = 924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.90/4,018.34 = 924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.90x = 4,018.34 × 924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.90x = 3,713,267.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,267.63/2,679.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.60

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