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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.35, 4,383.83 and 1,074.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.35, 4,383.83 and 1,074.45 is: 1,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.35 : 4,383.83 = 1,074.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.35/4,383.83 = 1,074.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.35x = 4,383.83 × 1,074.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.35x = 4,710,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,178.85/2,924.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.68

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