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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,004.92, 4,507.45 and 924.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,004.92, 4,507.45 and 924.94 is: 1,387.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,004.92 : 4,507.45 = 924.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,004.92/4,507.45 = 924.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,004.92x = 4,507.45 × 924.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,004.92x = 4,169,136.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,136.80/3,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,387.44

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