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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.66, 4,128.99 and 975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.66, 4,128.99 and 975.04 is: 1,462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.66 : 4,128.99 = 975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.66/4,128.99 = 975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.66x = 4,128.99 × 975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.66x = 4,025,930.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,930.41/2,752.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.56

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