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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.06, 4,385.49 and 1,074.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.06, 4,385.49 and 1,074.53 is: 1,611.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.06 : 4,385.49 = 1,074.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.06/4,385.49 = 1,074.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.06x = 4,385.49 × 1,074.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.06x = 4,712,340.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712,340.57/2,924.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,611.57

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