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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.92, 3,922.08 and 971.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.92, 3,922.08 and 971.84 is: 1,458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.92 : 3,922.08 = 971.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.92/3,922.08 = 971.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.92x = 3,922.08 × 971.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.92x = 3,811,634.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811,634.23/2,613.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.21

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