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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.39, 4,035.67 and 1,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.39, 4,035.67 and 1,805.08 is: 2,491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.39 : 4,035.67 = 1,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.39/4,035.67 = 1,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.39x = 4,035.67 × 1,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.39x = 7,284,692.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,692.60/2,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,491.01

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