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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.52, 4,384.53 and 975.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.52, 4,384.53 and 975.66 is: 1,462.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.52 : 4,384.53 = 975.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.52/4,384.53 = 975.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.52x = 4,384.53 × 975.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.52x = 4,277,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,277,810.54/2,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.74

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