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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,664.94, 5,058.74 and 2,924.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,664.94, 5,058.74 and 2,924.00 is: 4,036.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,664.94 : 5,058.74 = 2,924.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,664.94/5,058.74 = 2,924.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,664.94x = 5,058.74 × 2,924.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,664.94x = 14,791,715.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791,715.85/3,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.00

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