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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.29, 4,383.44 and 974.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.29, 4,383.44 and 974.50 is: 1,461.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.29 : 4,383.44 = 974.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.29/4,383.44 = 974.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.29x = 4,383.44 × 974.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.29x = 4,271,650.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,271,650.10/2,922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.75

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