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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.28, 4,095.42 and 975.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.28, 4,095.42 and 975.22 is: 1,462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.28 : 4,095.42 = 975.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.28/4,095.42 = 975.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.28x = 4,095.42 × 975.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.28x = 3,993,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,993,935.49/2,730.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.83

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