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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.62, 4,347.41 and 924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.62, 4,347.41 and 924.59 is: 1,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.62 : 4,347.41 = 924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.62/4,347.41 = 924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.62x = 4,347.41 × 924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.62x = 4,019,578.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,578.06/2,899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.24

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