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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.70, 4,384.27 and 974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.70, 4,384.27 and 974.90 is: 1,462.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.70 : 4,384.27 = 974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.70/4,384.27 = 974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.70x = 4,384.27 × 974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.70x = 4,274,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,274,224.82/2,922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.42

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