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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.84, 4,506.90 and 924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.84, 4,506.90 and 924.84 is: 1,387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.84 : 4,506.90 = 924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.84/4,506.90 = 924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.84x = 4,506.90 × 924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.84x = 4,168,161.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,161.40/3,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.15

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