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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,921.92, 4,383.60 and 974.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,921.92, 4,383.60 and 974.14 is: 1,461.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,921.92 : 4,383.60 = 974.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,921.92/4,383.60 = 974.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,921.92x = 4,383.60 × 974.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,921.92x = 4,270,240.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,270,240.10/2,921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.45

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