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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.32, 4,506.36 and 924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.32, 4,506.36 and 924.24 is: 1,386.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.32 : 4,506.36 = 924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.32/4,506.36 = 924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.32x = 4,506.36 × 924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.32x = 4,164,958.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,958.17/3,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.32

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