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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.60, 4,383.90 and 974.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.60, 4,383.90 and 974.55 is: 1,461.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.60 : 4,383.90 = 974.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.60/4,383.90 = 974.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.60x = 4,383.90 × 974.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.60x = 4,272,329.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,272,329.75/2,922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,461.83

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