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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,703.88, 4,056.30 and 972.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,703.88, 4,056.30 and 972.28 is: 1,458.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,703.88 : 4,056.30 = 972.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,703.88/4,056.30 = 972.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,703.88x = 4,056.30 × 972.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,703.88x = 3,943,859.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,943,859.36/2,703.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.59

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