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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,973.63, 4,460.44 and 921.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,973.63, 4,460.44 and 921.63 is: 1,382.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,973.63 : 4,460.44 = 921.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,973.63/4,460.44 = 921.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,973.63x = 4,460.44 × 921.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,973.63x = 4,110,850.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,850.71/2,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.44

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