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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.55, 4,383.03 and 973.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.55, 4,383.03 and 973.77 is: 1,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.55 : 4,383.03 = 973.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.55/4,383.03 = 973.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.55x = 4,383.03 × 973.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.55x = 4,268,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,063.12/2,921.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.89

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