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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.28, 4,385.63 and 975.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.28, 4,385.63 and 975.63 is: 1,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.28 : 4,385.63 = 975.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.28/4,385.63 = 975.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.28x = 4,385.63 × 975.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.28x = 4,278,752.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,752.20/2,923.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.68

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