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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.08, 4,348.96 and 924.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.08, 4,348.96 and 924.02 is: 1,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.08 : 4,348.96 = 924.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.08/4,348.96 = 924.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.08x = 4,348.96 × 924.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.08x = 4,018,518.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,518.27/2,899.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.14

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