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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.35, 4,381.35 and 973.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.35, 4,381.35 and 973.03 is: 1,459.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.35 : 4,381.35 = 973.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.35/4,381.35 = 973.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.35x = 4,381.35 × 973.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.35x = 4,263,184.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263,184.99/2,921.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459.32

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