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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.20, 4,385.03 and 975.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.20, 4,385.03 and 975.41 is: 1,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.20 : 4,385.03 = 975.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.20/4,385.03 = 975.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.20x = 4,385.03 × 975.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.20x = 4,277,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,175.31/2,923.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.18

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