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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.63, 4,507.61 and 924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.63, 4,507.61 and 924.79 is: 1,387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.63 : 4,507.61 = 924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.63/4,507.61 = 924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.63x = 4,507.61 × 924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.63x = 4,168,565.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,565.49/3,004.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.38

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