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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.49, 4,386.49 and 872.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.49, 4,386.49 and 872.49 is: 1,308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.49 : 4,386.49 = 872.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.49/4,386.49 = 872.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.49x = 4,386.49 × 872.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.49x = 3,827,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,827,168.66/2,924.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.66

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