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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,898.30, 4,347.59 and 924.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,898.30, 4,347.59 and 924.14 is: 1,386.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,898.30 : 4,347.59 = 924.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,898.30/4,347.59 = 924.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,898.30x = 4,347.59 × 924.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,898.30x = 4,017,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,781.82/2,898.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.25

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