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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.03, 4,385.39 and 843.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.03, 4,385.39 and 843.57 is: 1,265.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.03 : 4,385.39 = 843.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.03/4,385.39 = 843.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.03x = 4,385.39 × 843.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.03x = 3,699,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,699,383.44/2,924.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.17

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