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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.74, 4,382.53 and 973.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.74, 4,382.53 and 973.98 is: 1,460.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.74 : 4,382.53 = 973.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.74/4,382.53 = 973.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.74x = 4,382.53 × 973.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.74x = 4,268,496.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,496.57/2,921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.94

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