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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.38, 4,385.43 and 975.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.38, 4,385.43 and 975.15 is: 1,462.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.38 : 4,385.43 = 975.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.38/4,385.43 = 975.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.38x = 4,385.43 × 975.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.38x = 4,276,447.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,447.19/2,923.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.84

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