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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.68, 4,381.34 and 973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.68, 4,381.34 and 973.08 is: 1,459.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.68 : 4,381.34 = 973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.68/4,381.34 = 973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.68x = 4,381.34 × 973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.68x = 4,263,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,389.46/2,920.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.72

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