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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.96, 4,380.03 and 972.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.96, 4,380.03 and 972.09 is: 1,458.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.96 : 4,380.03 = 972.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.96/4,380.03 = 972.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.96x = 4,380.03 × 972.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.96x = 4,257,783.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257,783.36/2,919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.16

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