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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,680.44, 4,019.89 and 924.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,680.44, 4,019.89 and 924.99 is: 1,387.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,680.44 : 4,019.89 = 924.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,680.44/4,019.89 = 924.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,680.44x = 4,019.89 × 924.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,680.44x = 3,718,361.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,361.46/2,680.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.22

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