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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.74, 4,381.03 and 972.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.74, 4,381.03 and 972.98 is: 1,459.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.74 : 4,381.03 = 972.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.74/4,381.03 = 972.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.74x = 4,381.03 × 972.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.74x = 4,262,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,262,654.57/2,920.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.44

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