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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.90, 4,505.97 and 924.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.90, 4,505.97 and 924.18 is: 1,385.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.90 : 4,505.97 = 924.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.90/4,505.97 = 924.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.90x = 4,505.97 × 924.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.90x = 4,164,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,164,327.35/3,004.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.85

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