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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.58, 4,387.86 and 1,170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.58, 4,387.86 and 1,170.42 is: 1,756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.58 : 4,387.86 = 1,170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.58/4,387.86 = 1,170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.58x = 4,387.86 × 1,170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.58x = 5,135,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,135,639.10/2,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.03

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