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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.47, 3,923.01 and 971.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.47, 3,923.01 and 971.39 is: 1,457.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.47 : 3,923.01 = 971.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.47/3,923.01 = 971.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.47x = 3,923.01 × 971.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.47x = 3,810,753.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,810,753.07/2,614.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.56

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