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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.69, 4,379.54 and 971.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.69, 4,379.54 and 971.46 is: 1,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.69 : 4,379.54 = 971.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.69/4,379.54 = 971.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.69x = 4,379.54 × 971.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.69x = 4,254,543.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,254,543.07/2,919.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.19

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