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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.04, 4,459.52 and 921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.04, 4,459.52 and 921.04 is: 1,381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.04 : 4,459.52 = 921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.04/4,459.52 = 921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.04x = 4,459.52 × 921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.04x = 4,107,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,396.30/2,973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,381.55

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