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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.39, 4,386.60 and 976.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.39, 4,386.60 and 976.59 is: 1,464.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.39 : 4,386.60 = 976.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.39/4,386.60 = 976.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.39x = 4,386.60 × 976.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.39x = 4,283,909.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,909.69/2,924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.89

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