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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.07, 4,386.10 and 872.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.07, 4,386.10 and 872.07 is: 1,308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.07 : 4,386.10 = 872.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.07/4,386.10 = 872.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.07x = 4,386.10 × 872.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.07x = 3,824,986.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,824,986.23/2,924.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.10

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