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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.65, 4,349.82 and 924.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.65, 4,349.82 and 924.59 is: 1,387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.65 : 4,349.82 = 924.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.65/4,349.82 = 924.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.65x = 4,349.82 × 924.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.65x = 4,021,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,021,800.07/2,899.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.00

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