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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,922.80, 4,384.90 and 975.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,922.80, 4,384.90 and 975.02 is: 1,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,922.80 : 4,384.90 = 975.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,922.80/4,384.90 = 975.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,922.80x = 4,384.90 × 975.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,922.80x = 4,275,365.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,365.20/2,922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.76

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