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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.26, 4,384.93 and 975.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.26, 4,384.93 and 975.46 is: 1,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.26 : 4,384.93 = 975.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.26/4,384.93 = 975.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.26x = 4,384.93 × 975.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.26x = 4,277,323.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,323.82/2,923.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.20

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