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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.83, 3,437.04 and 975.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.83, 3,437.04 and 975.56 is: 1,463.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.83 : 3,437.04 = 975.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.83/3,437.04 = 975.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.83x = 3,437.04 × 975.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.83x = 3,353,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,047.34/2,291.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.05

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