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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.48, 4,385.63 and 976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.48, 4,385.63 and 976.24 is: 1,464.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.48 : 4,385.63 = 976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.48/4,385.63 = 976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.48x = 4,385.63 × 976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.48x = 4,281,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,281,427.43/2,923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.50

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