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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.30, 3,437.54 and 975.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.30, 3,437.54 and 975.09 is: 1,462.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.30 : 3,437.54 = 975.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.30/3,437.54 = 975.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.30x = 3,437.54 × 975.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.30x = 3,351,913.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,351,913.32/2,291.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.89

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