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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.90, 4,020.31 and 924.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.90, 4,020.31 and 924.43 is: 1,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.90 : 4,020.31 = 924.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.90/4,020.31 = 924.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.90x = 4,020.31 × 924.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.90x = 3,716,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,716,495.17/2,679.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.80

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