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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.22, 4,381.98 and 973.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.22, 4,381.98 and 973.90 is: 1,460.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.22 : 4,381.98 = 973.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.22/4,381.98 = 973.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.22x = 4,381.98 × 973.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.22x = 4,267,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,610.32/2,922.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,460.40

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