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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,293.93, 3,440.03 and 976.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,293.93, 3,440.03 and 976.85 is: 1,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,293.93 : 3,440.03 = 976.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,293.93/3,440.03 = 976.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,293.93x = 3,440.03 × 976.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,293.93x = 3,360,393.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,360,393.31/2,293.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.91

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