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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.36, 4,084.11 and 968.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.36, 4,084.11 and 968.28 is: 1,452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.36 : 4,084.11 = 968.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.36/4,084.11 = 968.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.36x = 4,084.11 × 968.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.36x = 3,954,562.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954,562.03/2,723.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.09

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