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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.95, 4,020.59 and 924.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.95, 4,020.59 and 924.98 is: 1,387.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.95 : 4,020.59 = 924.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.95/4,020.59 = 924.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.95x = 4,020.59 × 924.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.95x = 3,718,965.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,965.34/2,679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.70

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