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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.03, 4,382.06 and 973.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.03, 4,382.06 and 973.71 is: 1,460.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.03 : 4,382.06 = 973.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.03/4,382.06 = 973.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.03x = 4,382.06 × 973.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.03x = 4,266,850.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,850.77/2,922.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.24

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