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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.77, 4,382.54 and 1,073.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.77, 4,382.54 and 1,073.34 is: 1,608.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.77 : 4,382.54 = 1,073.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.77/4,382.54 = 1,073.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.77x = 4,382.54 × 1,073.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.77x = 4,703,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,703,952.51/2,924.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.31

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