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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.32, 4,381.02 and 972.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.32, 4,381.02 and 972.12 is: 1,458.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.32 : 4,381.02 = 972.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.32/4,381.02 = 972.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.32x = 4,381.02 × 972.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.32x = 4,258,877.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,877.16/2,920.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.36

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