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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.29, 4,386.03 and 949.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.29, 4,386.03 and 949.92 is: 1,424.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.29 : 4,386.03 = 949.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.29/4,386.03 = 949.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.29x = 4,386.03 × 949.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.29x = 4,166,377.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,377.62/2,924.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.75

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