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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.33, 4,380.50 and 972.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.33, 4,380.50 and 972.55 is: 1,458.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.33 : 4,380.50 = 972.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.33/4,380.50 = 972.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.33x = 4,380.50 × 972.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.33x = 4,260,255.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,255.28/2,920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.83

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