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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.16, 4,535.92 and 972

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.16, 4,535.92 and 972 is: 1,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.16 : 4,535.92 = 972 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.16/4,535.92 = 972/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.16x = 4,535.92 × 972
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.16x = 4,408,914.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,408,914.24/3,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.90

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