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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.03, 4,055.24 and 972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.03, 4,055.24 and 972.25 is: 1,458.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.03 : 4,055.24 = 972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.03/4,055.24 = 972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.03x = 4,055.24 × 972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.03x = 3,942,702.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,942,702.23/2,704.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.08

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