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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,899.69, 4,349.84 and 924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,899.69, 4,349.84 and 924.85 is: 1,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,899.69 : 4,349.84 = 924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,899.69/4,349.84 = 924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,899.69x = 4,349.84 × 924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,899.69x = 4,022,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,949.52/2,899.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.37

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