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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.03, 4,383.50 and 1,279.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.03, 4,383.50 and 1,279.32 is: 1,917.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.03 : 4,383.50 = 1,279.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.03/4,383.50 = 1,279.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.03x = 4,383.50 × 1,279.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.03x = 5,607,892.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607,892.82/2,924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,917.87

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