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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.04, 4,092.28 and 973.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.04, 4,092.28 and 973.43 is: 1,460.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.04 : 4,092.28 = 973.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.04/4,092.28 = 973.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.04x = 4,092.28 × 973.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.04x = 3,983,548.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,548.12/2,728.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.22

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