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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.63, 4,384.53 and 975.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.63, 4,384.53 and 975.38 is: 1,462.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.63 : 4,384.53 = 975.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.63/4,384.53 = 975.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.63x = 4,384.53 × 975.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.63x = 4,276,560.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,560.95/2,923.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.76

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