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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,872.59, 4,308.93 and 924.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,872.59, 4,308.93 and 924.78 is: 1,387.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,872.59 : 4,308.93 = 924.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,872.59/4,308.93 = 924.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,872.59x = 4,308.93 × 924.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,872.59x = 3,984,812.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,812.29/2,872.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.18

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