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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,289.93, 3,435.68 and 973.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,289.93, 3,435.68 and 973.63 is: 1,460.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,289.93 : 3,435.68 = 973.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,289.93/3,435.68 = 973.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,289.93x = 3,435.68 × 973.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,289.93x = 3,345,081.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,345,081.12/2,289.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.78

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