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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.48, 4,383.90 and 976.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.48, 4,383.90 and 976.05 is: 1,464.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.48 : 4,383.90 = 976.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.48/4,383.90 = 976.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.48x = 4,383.90 × 976.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.48x = 4,278,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,905.60/2,922.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.14

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