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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.25, 4,035.56 and 1,682.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.25, 4,035.56 and 1,682.25 is: 2,321.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.25 : 4,035.56 = 1,682.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.25/4,035.56 = 1,682.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.25x = 4,035.56 × 1,682.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.25x = 6,788,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,788,820.81/2,924.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,321.56

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