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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.37, 4,224.74 and 968.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.37, 4,224.74 and 968.78 is: 1,453.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.37 : 4,224.74 = 968.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.37/4,224.74 = 968.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.37x = 4,224.74 × 968.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.37x = 4,092,854.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,092,854.18/2,816.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.24

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