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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.80, 4,380.40 and 972.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.80, 4,380.40 and 972.02 is: 1,458.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.80 : 4,380.40 = 972.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.80/4,380.40 = 972.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.80x = 4,380.40 × 972.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.80x = 4,257,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,836.41/2,919.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.26

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