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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.26, 4,506.83 and 924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.26, 4,506.83 and 924.44 is: 1,386.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.26 : 4,506.83 = 924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.26/4,506.83 = 924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.26x = 4,506.83 × 924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.26x = 4,166,300.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166,300.57/3,004.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.80

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