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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,925.94, 4,388.93 and 978.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,925.94, 4,388.93 and 978.14 is: 1,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,925.94 : 4,388.93 = 978.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,925.94/4,388.93 = 978.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,925.94x = 4,388.93 × 978.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,925.94x = 4,292,987.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,987.99/2,925.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.22

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