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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.26, 4,384.90 and 975.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.26, 4,384.90 and 975.45 is: 1,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.26 : 4,384.90 = 975.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.26/4,384.90 = 975.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.26x = 4,384.90 × 975.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.26x = 4,277,268.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,268.37/2,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.19

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