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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.24, 4,387.68 and 976.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.24, 4,387.68 and 976.92 is: 1,465.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.24 : 4,387.68 = 976.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.24/4,387.68 = 976.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.24x = 4,387.68 × 976.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.24x = 4,286,412.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,412.35/2,925.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.32

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