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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,896.55, 2,846.41 and 972.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,896.55, 2,846.41 and 972.99 is: 1,460.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,896.55 : 2,846.41 = 972.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,896.55/2,846.41 = 972.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,896.55x = 2,846.41 × 972.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,896.55x = 2,769,528.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,528.47/1,896.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.30

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