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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,798.05, 4,197.59 and 924.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,798.05, 4,197.59 and 924.05 is: 1,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,798.05 : 4,197.59 = 924.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,798.05/4,197.59 = 924.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,798.05x = 4,197.59 × 924.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,798.05x = 3,878,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878,783.04/2,798.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.25

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