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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.52, 4,379.14 and 971.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.52, 4,379.14 and 971.68 is: 1,456.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.52 : 4,379.14 = 971.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.52/4,379.14 = 971.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.52x = 4,379.14 × 971.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.52x = 4,255,122.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255,122.76/2,920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.97

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