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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.84, 4,507.24 and 924.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.84, 4,507.24 and 924.85 is: 1,387.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.84 : 4,507.24 = 924.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.84/4,507.24 = 924.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.84x = 4,507.24 × 924.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.84x = 4,168,520.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,168,520.91/3,004.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.27

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