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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,923.92, 4,385.64 and 975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,923.92, 4,385.64 and 975.60 is: 1,463.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,923.92 : 4,385.64 = 975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,923.92/4,385.64 = 975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,923.92x = 4,385.64 × 975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,923.92x = 4,278,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278,630.38/2,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.32

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