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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.19, 4,349.10 and 924.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.19, 4,349.10 and 924.35 is: 1,386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.19 : 4,349.10 = 924.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.19/4,349.10 = 924.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.19x = 4,349.10 × 924.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.19x = 4,020,085.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,020,085.96/2,899.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.63

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