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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.97, 4,388.48 and 1,828.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.97, 4,388.48 and 1,828.05 is: 2,742.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.97 : 4,388.48 = 1,828.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.97/4,388.48 = 1,828.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.97x = 4,388.48 × 1,828.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.97x = 8,022,360.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,022,360.86/2,924.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,742.72

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