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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.33, 4,035.65 and 1,805.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.33, 4,035.65 and 1,805.31 is: 2,491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.33 : 4,035.65 = 1,805.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.33/4,035.65 = 1,805.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.33x = 4,035.65 × 1,805.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.33x = 7,285,590.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,285,590.27/2,924.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.38

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