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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.09, 4,379.30 and 971.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.09, 4,379.30 and 971.37 is: 1,457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.09 : 4,379.30 = 971.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.09/4,379.30 = 971.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.09x = 4,379.30 × 971.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.09x = 4,253,915.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,915.78/2,919.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.27

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