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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.52, 4,380.64 and 972.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.52, 4,380.64 and 972.68 is: 1,458.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.52 : 4,380.64 = 972.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.52/4,380.64 = 972.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.52x = 4,380.64 × 972.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.52x = 4,260,960.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,960.92/2,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.47

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