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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.46, 4,387.97 and 1,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.46, 4,387.97 and 1,075.14 is: 1,613.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.46 : 4,387.97 = 1,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.46/4,387.97 = 1,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.46x = 4,387.97 × 1,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.46x = 4,717,682.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717,682.07/2,924.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.18

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