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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.96, 4,388.73 and 1,075.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.96, 4,388.73 and 1,075.64 is: 1,613.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.96 : 4,388.73 = 1,075.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.96/4,388.73 = 1,075.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.96x = 4,388.73 × 1,075.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.96x = 4,720,671.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,720,671.59/2,924.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.93

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