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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.60, 4,384.44 and 2,404.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.60, 4,384.44 and 2,404.64 is: 3,604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.60 : 4,384.44 = 2,404.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.60/4,384.44 = 2,404.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.60x = 4,384.44 × 2,404.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.60x = 10,542,999.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,542,999.80/2,924.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,604.94

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