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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.26, 4,379.03 and 971.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.26, 4,379.03 and 971.44 is: 1,457.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.26 : 4,379.03 = 971.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.26/4,379.03 = 971.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.26x = 4,379.03 × 971.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.26x = 4,253,964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,964.90/2,919.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.21

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