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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.34, 4,383.80 and 974.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.34, 4,383.80 and 974.68 is: 1,462.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.34 : 4,383.80 = 974.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.34/4,383.80 = 974.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.34x = 4,383.80 × 974.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.34x = 4,272,802.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,802.18/2,922.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.12

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