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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.02, 4,384.41 and 975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.02, 4,384.41 and 975.16 is: 1,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.02 : 4,384.41 = 975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.02/4,384.41 = 975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.02x = 4,384.41 × 975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.02x = 4,275,501.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,501.26/2,924.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.20

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