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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,924.69, 4,384.26 and 975.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,924.69, 4,384.26 and 975.51 is: 1,462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,924.69 : 4,384.26 = 975.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,924.69/4,384.26 = 975.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,924.69x = 4,384.26 × 975.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,924.69x = 4,276,889.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,276,889.47/2,924.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.34

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