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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.10, 4,386.27 and 975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.10, 4,386.27 and 975.93 is: 1,463.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.10 : 4,386.27 = 975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.10/4,386.27 = 975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.10x = 4,386.27 × 975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.10x = 4,280,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,280,692.48/2,925.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.44

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