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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.48, 3,791.09 and 968.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.48, 3,791.09 and 968.23 is: 1,452.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.48 : 3,791.09 = 968.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.48/3,791.09 = 968.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.48x = 3,791.09 × 968.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.48x = 3,670,654.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,670,654.23/2,527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.30

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