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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.38, 4,423.95 and 976.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.38, 4,423.95 and 976.50 is: 1,463.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.38 : 4,423.95 = 976.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.38/4,423.95 = 976.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.38x = 4,423.95 × 976.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.38x = 4,319,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,319,987.18/2,951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.72

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