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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,178.50, 3,267.75 and 962.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,178.50, 3,267.75 and 962.50 is: 1,443.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,178.50 : 3,267.75 = 962.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,178.50/3,267.75 = 962.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,178.50x = 3,267.75 × 962.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,178.50x = 3,145,209.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,209.38/2,178.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.75

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