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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.89, 4,388.28 and 1,049.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.89, 4,388.28 and 1,049.52 is: 1,574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.89 : 4,388.28 = 1,049.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.89/4,388.28 = 1,049.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.89x = 4,388.28 × 1,049.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.89x = 4,605,574.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,574.03/2,924.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.61

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