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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.34, 4,379.01 and 971.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.34, 4,379.01 and 971.54 is: 1,457.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.34 : 4,379.01 = 971.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.34/4,379.01 = 971.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.34x = 4,379.01 × 971.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.34x = 4,254,383.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,383.38/2,919.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.31

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