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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.02, 4,380.75 and 972.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.02, 4,380.75 and 972.24 is: 1,458.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.02 : 4,380.75 = 972.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.02/4,380.75 = 972.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.02x = 4,380.75 × 972.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.02x = 4,259,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259,140.38/2,920.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.60

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