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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.23, 4,459.68 and 893.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.23, 4,459.68 and 893.19 is: 1,339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.23 : 4,459.68 = 893.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.23/4,459.68 = 893.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.23x = 4,459.68 × 893.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.23x = 3,983,358.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,983,358.30/2,973.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.74

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