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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.44, 4,386.90 and 976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.44, 4,386.90 and 976.64 is: 1,465.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.44 : 4,386.90 = 976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.44/4,386.90 = 976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.44x = 4,386.90 × 976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.44x = 4,284,422.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284,422.02/2,924.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.04

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