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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.44, 4,383.89 and 974.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.44, 4,383.89 and 974.65 is: 1,462.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.44 : 4,383.89 = 974.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.44/4,383.89 = 974.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.44x = 4,383.89 × 974.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.44x = 4,272,749.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,749.87/2,922.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.05

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