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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.97, 4,089.32 and 971.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.97, 4,089.32 and 971.40 is: 1,457.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.97 : 4,089.32 = 971.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.97/4,089.32 = 971.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.97x = 4,089.32 × 971.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.97x = 3,972,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,972,360.59/2,725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.23

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