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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.80, 4,095.45 and 975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.80, 4,095.45 and 975.20 is: 1,463.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.80 : 4,095.45 = 975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.80/4,095.45 = 975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.80x = 4,095.45 × 975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.80x = 3,993,882.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,882.84/2,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.07

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