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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.48, 4,386.25 and 1,075.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.48, 4,386.25 and 1,075.14 is: 1,612.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.48 : 4,386.25 = 1,075.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.48/4,386.25 = 1,075.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.48x = 4,386.25 × 1,075.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.48x = 4,715,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,715,832.83/2,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.54

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