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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.76, 4,389.24 and 1,168.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.76, 4,389.24 and 1,168.76 is: 1,753.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.76 : 4,389.24 = 1,168.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.76/4,389.24 = 1,168.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.76x = 4,389.24 × 1,168.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.76x = 5,129,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,129,940.35/2,924.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.97

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