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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.44, 4,385.85 and 975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.44, 4,385.85 and 975.66 is: 1,463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.44 : 4,385.85 = 975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.44/4,385.85 = 975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.44x = 4,385.85 × 975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.44x = 4,279,098.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,098.41/2,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.72

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