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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.71, 4,381.11 and 972.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.71, 4,381.11 and 972.92 is: 1,459.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.71 : 4,381.11 = 972.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.71/4,381.11 = 972.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.71x = 4,381.11 × 972.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.71x = 4,262,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,447.64/2,920.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.39

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