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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,919.96, 4,380.24 and 972.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,919.96, 4,380.24 and 972.36 is: 1,458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,919.96 : 4,380.24 = 972.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,919.96/4,380.24 = 972.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,919.96x = 4,380.24 × 972.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,919.96x = 4,259,170.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,170.17/2,919.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.64

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